hi INDiA | June 10, 2022 | The Community First

Subscribe Free ePaper & News Updates on WhatsApp. Send us ‘hi’ to

7735268353

NATIONAL EDITION | Volume 13 • Issue No. 675 June 10, 2022 | hiindia.com - News Update 24X7 | South Asian Views On Global News

Why heart disease in women is so often missed or dismissed 24

US CDC suspects monkeypox virus to be airborne, asks people to wear masks Special Story

Para shooting world cup:

Delhi’s deep ties in Gulf were delinked from faith, now under strain

Avani Lekhara wins gold with world record 25

12

2022 IIFA Awards: Winners and other glitzy highlights from 17 Abu Dhabi

Officials at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suspect that the monkeypox virus may be airborne at least for “short distances” and thus have asked people and healthcare workers in close contact to wear masks, media reports said.

Read More : 04

Canada: Six Punjabis win Ontario polls

(L-R) Hardeep Grewal, Deepak Anand, Amarjot Sandhu, Nina Tangri, Parm Gill and P Sarkaria

Indian origin patient among those healed completely of 10 cancer in drug trial

Six Punjabis have been elected to the provincial legislature of Ontario in elections held on Thursday. The Progressive Conservative Party (PC) has again got mandate from the people.

Read More :

14

Kiara Advani Showed Us How To Ace Fusion Dressing 26

22

/hiindialive /hiindialive

@hiindia @hiindia

773.526.8353 773.526.8353

/hiindiaNews /hiindiaNews

FRIDAY, FRIDAY,APRIL JUNE 15, 10, 2022 2022

PUBLISHED WEEKLY

EAST COAST : Tel.: 773.684.4058 Advertising : 773.552.6083 editor@hiindiaweekly.com

COVID-19 COVID-19 RT-PCR Testing No Cost to You

PUBLISHER- MANAGING EDITOR Hemant Brahmbhaatt hemant@hiindiaweekly.com (773)552-6083 MAIN OFFICE Tel: (773) 338-0222 Fax: (773) 338-0688

Travel Certificates At-Home Pickup COVID-19 Positive?

We test for variants

EDITOR C. H. Murthy INTERNATIONAL NEWS EDITOR Yogesh brahmbhatt SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT Ajai Agnihotri Zofeen Maqsood

CONTRIBUTING REPORTERS Dr. Nilesh D. Mehta Aditi Brahmbhatt ST. LOUIS Ashwin Patel, (314) 423.9990 MILWAUKEE BUREAU MILWAUKEE ADVERTISING Dinesh Sanghavi (414) 771.3535 AHMEDABAD BUREAU YOGESH BRAHMBHATT ADVERTISING Hemant Brahmbhaatt

330 Georgetown Georgetown Square 330 Wood Dale, Dale, IL 60191 Wood Open 630-214-3800 630-214-3800 7 days emi.fukuda@neelyx.com Email : support@neelyx.com www.neelyx.com www.neelyx.com

GRAPHIC DESIGNER Yogesh Brahmbhatt Ibrahim Keriwala Jitendra Kumar

SHOPPING FOR CAR INSURANCE? CALL ME FIRST.

PHOTO / WEB SITE Jinesh Modi / Vijay Shah ACCOUNTS EXECUTIVE Purnima Brahmbhatt

AVERAGE ANNUAL SAVINGS:

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS /hiindialive @hiindia /hiindiaNews 773-526-8353

DRIVERS WHO SWITCHED FROM:

hi INDIA is published weekly by hi INDiA, Inc. 3152 W. Devon Ave, C-3 Chicago, IL 60659

*NOTICE

Geico

saved

$

305 * on average with Allstate

Progressive

saved

$

478 * on average with Allstate

State Farm

saved

$

318 * on average with Allstate

Put your policy to the test.

Drivers who switched to Allstate saved an average of $356* a year.

So when you're shopping for car insurance, call me first. You could be surprised by how much you'll save.

hi INDiA, Inc.

All right reserved as to the entire content. hi INDiA is a trademark of hi INDiA Inc. Copyright 2022 DISCLAIMER hi INDiA makes no warranties or representations as to the accuracy of the content and assumes no liability or responsibility for any error or omission in the content. hi INDiA is not responsible or liable for any claims made in advertisements. Any questions or comments concerning advertisements or classifieds in this newspaper should be directed to the advertiser.

The views, advice, opinions and information in letters to the editor, analysis section, legal section or any other article in this publication are those of the writers and do not necessarily represent those of hi INDiA, Inc.

356

$

*

Patel Insurance 847-847-2090

837 E. Schaumburg Rd. Schaumburg, Il 60194 * Savings

based on national customer reported data for new policies written in 2016. Actual savings vary. Discounts subject to terms, conditions and availability. Allstate Fire & Casualty Ins. Co., Allstate Vehicle & Property Ins. Co., Allstate Property & Casualty Ins. Co. & affiliates: 2775 Sanders Rd. Northbrook, IL 60062. © 2018 Allstate Insurance Co.

9348357

Hi INDIA

CORPORATE OFFICE : 6525 N. Crawford ave., Lincolnwood, ILL 60712 advt@hiindiaweekly.com

hi INDiA weekly newspaper distribute free copies for readers, community for benefit of our readers as well as advertiser. hi INDiA reserves it’s right to distribute copies limited to 1 free copy per reader which is available in the stores near to your area, However if you need more copies, reader can call us and we will send you the copies via mail or deliver to you @ $2.00 per copy. We distribute our copies only at major Indo-Pak stores, where we have obtained the permission from the owner of the location. We reserve the right to protect our copies from illegal activities like, picking up more than one copy for other than reading purposes. We watch our inventory at the stores constantly and we will notify authorities of any and all illegal activities as well as will file law-suite for the punitive damages.

FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2022

/hiindialive

@hiindia

/hiindiaNews

773.526.8353

3

4

/hiindialive

@hiindia

/hiindiaNews

773.526.8353

FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2022

USA NEWS

US CDC suspects monkeypox virus to be airborne, asks people to wear masks

Kansas woman admits to training all-female IS battalion in Syria

Officials at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suspect that the monkeypox virus may be airborne at least for “short distances” and thus have asked people and healthcare workers in close contact to wear masks, media reports said.

However, it still stated that in countries where monkeypox is spreading, Washington, June 8 (IANS) Officials at “household contacts and health care the US Centers for Disease Control and workers” should consider wearing Prevention suspect that the monkeypox masks. virus may be airborne at least for “short “Other people who may be in close distances” and thus have asked people contact with a person who has been and healthcare workers in close contact confirmed with monkeypox,” it added. to wear masks, media reports said.

The CDC, on its website, also urges The CDC, in its updated guidance last monkeypox patients, “especially those week for travellers, asked people to who have respiratory symptoms”, to recommendation that was later deleted, protect themselves against monkeypox the New York Times reported. wear a surgical mask. It also asks by wearing masks. other household members to “consider The agency, in a statement, said that it “Wear a mask. Wearing a mask can “removed the mask recommendation wearing a surgical mask” when they help protect you from many diseases, from the monkeypox travel health are in the presence of the person with including monkeypox,” read the monkeypox. notice because it caused confusion”.

HiIndia Newsdesk

US man charged with attempted murder of Justice Brett Kavanaugh

US mulls ending some tariffs against China to counter inflation: Commerce Secretary

Justice Brett Kavanaugh

A California man is facing a charge of attempted murder after his arrest near the home of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh.

Nicholas John Roske, 26, had planned to murder a Supreme Court justice and was armed with a pistol and tactical knife, court documents said.

The suspect was taken into custody at about 01:00 local time (06:00 BST).

HiIndia Newsdesk

Singapore, June 9 (IANS) The Biden administration is considering ending some Trump-era tariffs on Chinese goods in an attempt to control domestic inflation, local media recently quoted US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo as saying.

US President Joe Biden has asked

Raimondo and other administration officials to analyse possible plans for lif t ing s ome of t he Tr ump administration’s tariffs on Chinese imports, the Chinese newspaper Lianhe Zaobao reported on Wednesday.

The current administration has decided to maintain tariffs on steel and aluminum to protect the domestic steel industry, the Commerce Secretary said, but she added that it “may make sense” to lift tariffs on products like household goods and bicycles, Xinhua news agency reported.As Americans are suffering from rising prices of consumer goods, Biden said earlier that fighting inflation is his top economic priority.

Allison Fluke-Ekren faces up to 20 years in prison HiIndia Newsdesk

A US woman has confessed to leading an all-female squadron for the so-called Islamic State group in Syria, as well as plotting attacks on American soil.

Allison Fluke-Ekren pleaded guilty to one count of providing support to the group and admitted to training over 100 women and girls for violence.

The mother and teacher-turned IS leader left the US in 2011, and worked with a terror group in Libya before Syria.

She faces a maximum of 20 years in prison at her sentencing in October.

Fluke-Ekren, 42, a former biology student and school teacher, travelled to Syria to join the group after living in Egypt and Turkey.

While with IS, she led Khatiba Nusaybah, an all-female battalion based in its de-facto capital of Raqqa, Syria.

Her primary role was to teach women and children to use weapons, ranging from AK-47 rifles and grenades to suicide vests, according to officials.

In a Virginia court on Tuesday, she admitted to training the all-female group, but claimed she had never attempted to recruit children.

“We didn’t intentionally train any young girls,” she said, according to CNN.

North Korea could carry out nuclear Simone Biles and others to sue tests ‘any time’, warns US official FBI for $1bn over Larry Nassar S u n g K i m , U S s p e c i a l investigation representative to North Korea, made the warning days after Pyongyang test-launched a record eight ballistic missiles on Sunday

“And it’s only June,” he told reporters during a briefing in Jakarta, Indonesia.

North Korea could conduct a seventh He added that rhetoric used by North nuclear test “at any time”, a US official Korean officials had suggested a has warned. Sung Kim, US special willingness to use tactical or small-sized nuclear weapons as well. representative to North Korea, made the warning days after Pyongyang When asked by reporters when the next round of testing would take place, test-launched a record eight ballistic Mr Kim warned it could happen “any missiles on Sunday. Any such nuclear time” - including as early as this week, test would be met with a “swift and forceful response”, US Deputy Secretary according to news outlet Bloomberg. of State Wendy Sherman told reporters. Meanwhile, Ms Sherman told reporters Pyongyang has not carried out a nuclear in Seoul - where she has been meeting South Korean and Japanese officials test for five years. that any such test “would be in complete However, tensions have been rising on the Korean peninsula. Speaking from violation of UN Security Council resolutions”. “I believe that not only Jakarta, Mr Kim said North Korea ROK [South Korea] and United States had tested an unprecedented number and Japan but the entire world will of missiles this year - 31 compared to 25 during the whole of its last record- respond in a strong and clear manner,” she said. breaking year, 2019.

HiIndia Newsdesk

Simone Biles, McKayla Maroney, Aly Raisman and Maggie Nichols testified before Congress last year HiIndia Newsdesk

Women who say they were sexually assaulted by a disgraced US national gymnastics team doctor plan to sue the FBI for $1bn (£800m).

Claimants say the FBI mishandled credible complaints of sexual assaults

by Larry Nassar.

They include Olympic gymnastics gold medallists Simone Biles, Aly Raisman and McKayla Maroney.

Nassar is serving up to 175 years in prison for molesting gymnasts.

The agency’s own watchdog found

the FBI disregarded allegations about Nassar and made early errors in its investigation.

Last year, a long-awaited report from the US justice department’s Office of the Inspector General gave a scathing assessment of the federal agency’s investigation into Nassar. Various missteps and cover-ups by FBI agents allowed Nassar’s abuse to continue for more than a year after the case was first opened in 2015, the report found.

“My fellow survivors and I were betrayed by every institution that was supposed to protect us - the US Olympic Committee, USA Gymnastics, the FBI and now the Department of Justice,” Kayla Maroney, an Olympic gold medallist, said in a statement.

Two weeks ago, the US Justice Department decided not to prosecute t he two FBI agents acc us ed of mishandling the investigation.

The plaintiffs are seeking different amounts in damages but their total claims are expected to exceed $1bn.

FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2022

/hiindialive

@hiindia

/hiindiaNews

5

773.526.8353

LIFE HAPPENS. COVERAGE PAIYE.

Agar aap ko health coverage chahiye kyon ki aap job kho baethe hain, ya 26 saal ke ho gaye hain, coverage paana ab bahut hi easy hai. Aap ke paas seemit samay hai to find an affordable, low-cost plan at HealthCare.gov.

1-800-318-2596 Paid for by the US Department of Health and Human Services 6/8/22, 12:36 AM

https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox?projector=1

image.png

1/1

6

/hiindialive

@hiindia

773.526.8353

/hiindiaNews

FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2022

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

World faces largest cost-of-living crisis in a generation: UN report

HiIndia Newsdesk

United Nations, June 9 (IANS) The world is facing a cost-of-living crisis unseen in at least a generation, partly due to the Ukraine conflict, said a UN report.

“The largest cost-of-living crisis of the 21st century has come when people and countries have a limited capacity to cope,” said the second report of the

Global Crisis Response Group on Food, Energy and Finance over the Ukraine conflict on Wednesday.

The Ukraine conflict has trapped the people of the world between a rock and a hard place. The rock is the severe price shocks in food, energy and fertiliser markets, given the centrality of both Russia and Ukraine in these markets. The hard place is the extremely fragile context in which this crisis arrived: a world facing the cascading crises of Covid-19 and climate change, it added.

“A shock of this magnitude would have been a significant challenge no matter the timing. Now, it is of historic, century-defining proportions,” the report said.

The Food and Agriculture Organisation’s food price index is at near-record levels and 20.8 per cent higher than at this time in 2021, Xinhua news agency reported.

Energy market volatility has increased with the recognition that a prolonged conflict will lead to higher energy prices in the medium to long term.

Canada imposes new sanctions on Russian oil, gas, chemical industries HiIndia Newsdesk

O t t aw a , , Ju n e 9 ( IA N S ) Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly has announced that Canada is imposing new sanctions on Russian oil, gas and chemical industries.

The Minister said in a news release on Wednesday that these new measures are imposing a ban on the export of 28 Canadian Foreign Affairs services vital for the operation Minister Melanie Joly of the oil, gas and chemical industries, including technical, management, accounting and advertising services, Xinhua news agency reported.

The banning of the exportation of oil, gas and chemical services is targeting an industry that accounts for about 50 per cent of Russia’s federal budget revenues, she added.

Since February 24 this year, Canada has imposed sanctions on more than 1,070 individuals and entities from and in Russia, Ukraine and Belarus.

Markets to close down across Pakistan at 8:30 pm to save electricity HiIndia Newsdesk

NEC has decided to order the closure of markets across the country at 8:30 pm

Islamabad, June 8 (IANS) In an attempt to save energy, the Pakistan NEC has decided to order the closure of markets across the country at 8:30 pm, Geo News reported.

The NEC took the decision on Wednesday during a meeting chaired

by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, which was attended by the chief ministers of all the provinces.

The NEC met a day after President Ari Alvi approved the reconstitution of the body with Shehbaz Sharif as its chairman. The meeting was attended by the chief ministers of Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab,

while Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was represented by its chief secretary Shehzad Khan. According to a statement, the chief ministers appreciated the steps being taken by the federal government to deal with the energy crisis and the four provinces agreed on the proposal to close markets at 8.30 pm. The statement also said that the chief ministers of Sindh, Punjab and Balochistan have asked for two days to implement the decision as they wish to consult the traders’ associations in their respective provinces, Geo News reported.

China says India made ‘great Terrorism deaths down globally, but up in Africa: UN chief efforts’ to help Sri Lanka India has rushed about USD 3 billion in assistance in the form of line credit and other modes to help Sri Lanka which has virtually declared insolvency and defaulted on all foreign loans.

The number of deaths from terrorist attacks is down globally but increasing in Africa, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said.

HiIndia Newsdesk

United Nations, June 9 (IANS) The number of deaths from HiIndia Newsdesk China on Wednesday praised India for making “great efforts” terrorist attacks is down globally but increasing in Africa, UN to help Colombo to tide over its worst financial crisis even as it Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said. refuted Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s remarks that “Sub-Saharan Africa accounted for 48 per cent of deaths Beijing has shifted its strategic focus from South Asia including attributed to terrorist groups globally last year,” he told a Pakistan to South East Asia, saying the region still remained meeting of the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Coordination its priority. “We have also noted the Indian government has Compact on Wednesday. made great efforts in this aspect. We recognise that,” Chinese Terrorist groups like al-Qaida, the Islamic State and their Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian told a media briefing affiliates are continuing to grow in the Sahel and make inroads here while replying to questions about whether China, which into central and southern Africa, he added. has made big investments in Sri Lanka, is hesitating to help Terrorist groups exploit power vacuums, longstanding interit when the island nation is facing the worst economic crisis. ethnic strife, internal weaknesses and state fragilities, Guterres “We also are willing to work with India and other members said. In conflict-affected countries like Congo, Libya and of the international community to help Sri Lanka and other Somalia, terrorism intensified cycles of violence, fueling countries with difficulties to help these developing countries further instability, undermining peace efforts, and setting back development goals, Xinhua news agency reported. to get through this situation,” he said.

Jordan, UAE launch $100mn investment fund to boost tech cooperation HiIndia Newsdesk

Amman, June 9 (IANS) Jordan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have launched an investment fund of $100 million to support the their cooperation in technology, state-run Petra news agency reported.

The two Arab countries launched the investment fund on Wednesday, Xinhua news agency reported.

Speaking at the launching ceremony in Amman, Jordanian Prime Minister Bisher Khasawneh said the fund is established by joint efforts between Jordan’s Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship and the ADQ, an Abu Dhabi state holding company.

Beijing reports zero local Covid-19 infections HiIndia Newsdesk

Beijing, June 9 (IANS) Beijing reported no new locally transmitted Covid-19 cases during the first 15 hours of Wednesday, according to local authorities.

The capital city added seven locally transmitted Covid-19 infections on Tuesday, Pang Xinghuo, Deputy Head of the Beijing Municipal Disease Prevention and Control Center, said at a press conference on Wednesday.

The cases were found in three districts of Beijing, with three in Changping, two in Fengtai and two in Haidian, he said, adding that all the new cases were among those quarantined for observation, Xinhua news agency reported. The city has reported no new infections from community transmission for five consecutive days, said Xu Hejian, a spokesperson for the Beijing municipal government.

FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2022

/hiindialive

@hiindia

7

773.526.8353

/hiindiaNews

Care For Soul, Inc. Professional home care service

of providing best in-home care to seniors...

Do you have an elderly loved one at home?

Are you aging alone at home?

Who is Eligible • 60 years old and above • U.S Citizen or Permanent Resident • Limited Physical activities What can we do for seniors Our dedicated well trained team of Care Givers will assist you and provide the care you need.

Companionship

Daily Living Activity

MAIN OFFICE 512 HIGGINS RD. PARK RIDGE, IL 60068.

T: 847-764-8101 F: 857-518-5300

Personal Care

Laundry

Meal Preparation

NILES 9118 W GOLF RD NILES, IL 60714 T: 847-983-0041 F: 847-983-4756

DES PLAINES 1181 S. ELMHURST RD, DES PLAINES, IL 60018 T: 847-553-4345 F: 847-621-2637

Medication Reminder

Assist with Mobility

Shopping / Errands

HANOVER PARK 2426 W. ARMY TRAIL RD. HANOVER PARK, IL 60133 T: 630-855-5339 F: 630-855-5349

BOLINGBROOK 128 N. BOLINGBROOK DR, BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440 T: 630-796-6393 F: 331-777-9138

www.careforsoulinc.com

General Provide safe and Housekeeping cozy environment

CHICAGO 2705 W. DEVON AVE. CHICAGO, IL 60659 T : 773-654-1236 F : 773-654-1240

SCHAUMBURG 959 W. Golf Road, Schaumburg, IL 60194 T: 847-278-1294 F: 847-278-1561

careforsoulinc

8

/hiindialive

@hiindia

/hiindiaNews

773.526.8353

FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2022

INDIA NEWS

Iranian FM, Jaishankar discuss strengthening of bilateral ties Visiting Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar discussed strengthening of bilateral relations and strategic affairs during delegation-level talks here, an official statement said.

HiIndia Newsdesk

New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) Visiting Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar discussed strengthening of bilateral relations and

Hyderabad gang rape case: Police quiz main accused HiIndia Newsdesk

Hyderabad, June 9 (IANS) Hyderabad police on Thursday began questioning the only major accused in Jubilee Hills gang rape case after taking him into custody. A day after a city court granted police custody of Saduddin Malik, Jubilee Hills police took him into their custody from Chanchalguda Central Prison. Though police sought custody of the accused for seven days, the court on Wednesday granted threeday custody. The 18-year-old was being grilled at an undisclosed location. The investigators are looking to gather more information in the sensational case, which has triggered national outrage.

Though police said they completed the investigation in the case and arrested all the accused, the questioning of the main accused is likely to help police gather more information as to how they trapped the victim and lured her to join them in Innova vehicle in which they later sexually assaulted her.

Biden Names Indian American Sopen Shah as Attorney in Wisconsin HiIndia Newsdesk

President Joe Biden just nominated five new nominees to serve as US attorneys in different parts of the country.

The list includes Indian American Sopen B Shah for the Western District of Wisconsin, which covers Madison. The news was released in the White House statement released on Monday, 6 June.

Biden’s comprehensive plan includes adding more police officers, cracking down on illegal gun trafficking, and aiding community prevention programmes, according to the official White House statement.

Shah has been a Counsel at Perkins Coie LLP since 2019. Before that she was a deputy solicitor general of

strategic affairs during delegation-level including supply of Covid-19 vaccines talks here, an official statement said. to Afghan nationals residing in Iran”.

The statement issued by the Minister of “ B o t h s i d e s a c k n ow l e d g e d t h e External Affairs said the two Ministers significance of bilateral cooperation on Wednesday discussed the “entire in the field of regional connectivity gamut of bilateral relations including and reviewed the progress made at the political, cultural and people to people Shahid Beheshti terminal, Chabahar Port. ties” during their talks on Wednesday.

This is Amir Abdollahian’s first trip to The sides agreed that the Chabahar Port New Delhi since taking office in August has provided much needed sea-access 2021. to landlocked Afghanistan and has also The Ministry said that Jaishankar emerged as a commercial transit hub for “appreciated the role of Iran in facilitating the region, including for Central Asia.

India’s medical assistance to Afghanistan,

80-85% infra for National Games completed: Goa Minister HiIndia Newsdesk

Panaji, June 9 (IANS) Goa Sports Minister Govind Gaude said on Thursday that 8085 per cent of the infrastructure for hosting the National Games in the state has been completed. Speaking to reporters, Gaude also said that the state government was giving finishing touches to sports facilities for cohosting the under-17 FIFA World Cup in the state. “By December, the infrastructure needed for the National Games will be completed. The under-17 FIFA World Cup will also be held (in Goa) and we are revamping the infrastructure for that... 80 to 85 per cent of the infrastructure is ready,” the Sports Minister said.

Iran Says Ajit Doval Promised “Lesson” For Prophet Offenders New Delhi.

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian - the first big visitor from Iran days after the country joined Kuwait, Qatar and other Gulf nations in condemning the Prophet comments - reportedly raised the controversial remarks in a meeting with National Security Adviser Ajit Doval.

“Pleased to meet PM Modi, FM HiIndia Newsdesk India and Iran on Wednesday held wide- Jaishankar and other Indian officials to advance our bilateral strategic dialogue. ranging talks on trade, connectivity Tehran & New Delhi agree on the need and counter-terror cooperation in the to respect divine religions & Islamic shadow of a controversy over comments sanctities & to avoid divisive statements. on Prophet Muhammad by members determined to bring relations to new of the ruling BJP, who have since been heights, ” the minister tweeted last night. removed and described as “fringe” by

US-hosted Summit of Americas opens with absence of several key leaders HiIndia Newsdesk

Los Angeles, June 9 (IANS) The inaugural ceremony of the US-hosted Summit of the Americas kicked off here, with a notable absence of several key regional leaders.

The official opening ceremony for the summit, running from Wednesday through Friday, was hosted by US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden, reports Xinhua news agency.

The President will lead the summit, which is being hosted by the US for the first time since the inaugural event in

1994, with leaders from North, South and Central America, as well as the Caribbean.

The group is expected to discuss global issues including ways to boost economic

Hate speech: FIRs against Nupur, Owaisi, Yati Narasimhananda & others

HiIndia Newsdesk

New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) The Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operation (IFSO) unit of the Delhi Police has registered two separate

cases in connection with alleged hate speeches made by various political leaders of different parties.

A senior police official said that those who have been named in the FIRs are former BJP leader Naveen Kumar Jindal and Nupur Sharma, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, Shadab Chauhan, Saba Naqvi, Maulana Mufti Nadeem, Abdur Rehman, Gulzar Ansari and Swami Yati Narasimhananda.

growth, address climate change and the Covid-19 pandemic.

However, the summit was overshadowed by the absence of multiple Latin American leaders, including those of Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador, who boycotted the meeting and those of Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua, who were excluded by Washington. Meanwhile, Uruguay’s President Luis Lacalle Pou dropped out after contracting Covid-19, and Bolivia also declined to attend.

Muslim ‘fakirs’ heckled in UP village HiIndia Newsdesk

Gonda, (UP), June 9 (IANS) A video, purportedly from a village in Gonda district, has gone viral on the social media in which some local people are seen abusing and harassing three Muslim ‘fakirs’ who were begging for alms. The police said that one of the accused had been arrested. The cellphone video, shot in the Degur village of Gonda area, shows the three men seeking alms being chased by boys, who shout out abuses linked to religion.

FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2022

/hiindialive

@hiindia

/hiindiaNews

773.526.8353

THESE LOCATIONS ARE OFFERING

CASH BACK REWARDS Write a Review of your stay on the same website you made a reservation and receive cash rewards every night!

10

$

5

$

Hilton Head Island, SC $10 Cashback Rewards Per Night!

Guymon, Oklahoma

$5 Cashback Rewards Per Night!

9

10

/hiindialive

@hiindia

/hiindiaNews

CURRENT AFFAIRS

773.526.8353

FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2022

Indian origin patient among those healed completely of cancer in drug trial

A

n Indian origin patient was among those who had a “miracle” cure using a cancer medication that is being tried out by a research centre here achieving an unprecedented healing rate when all 14 patients in the trial had their cancers disappear.

“It’s a miracle”, Nisha Varughese said about the immunotherapy drug’s efficacy in curing her.

In the trial at the Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) Cancer Center in New York using dostarlimab, “the rectal cancer disappeared after immunotherapy -- without the need for the standard treatments of radiation, surgery, or chemotherapy -- and the cancer has not returned in any of the patients, who have been cancer-free for An Indian origin patient was among those who had a “miracle” up to two years,” the MSK said. cure using a cancer medication that is being tried out by a According to researchers, this was the first time that all the patients in research centre here achieving an unprecedented healing rate a cancer trial were completely healed when all 14 patients in the trial had their cancers disappear. with a medication and they did not have serious side effects.

The results of the trial were disclosed system as an ally against cancer”. cells to recognise and attack cancer cells. over the weekend in the New England It said, “The Immune cells contain Varughese recalled discovering she Journal of Medicine and at a meeting a safeguard called a checkpoint, to was completely cancer-free: “That of the American Society of Clinical prevent them from attacking normal day I didn’t see the tumour. So, I was Oncology. An editorial in the Journal cells. Cancer cells can trip this safeguard thinking, where is the tumour? Then, called it “an early glimpse of a and shut down immune cells, allowing maybe I thought it’s hiding somewhere revolutionary treatment shift”. a tumour to hide and grow.” inside. Doctor told me, there is no more MSK explained that “immunotherapy Immunotherapy uses what is called a tumour. It’s a miracle.” harnesses the body’s own immune “checkpoint inhibitor” that frees immune Andrea Cercek, a cancer specialist who

Feature

E

uropean Central Bank (ECB)’s April meeting minutes and the blog post in May by its President seem to suggest an inflection point in the assessment of its appropriate monetary policy response.

The April policy statement had earlier stressed on downside risks to growth from the war, muted wage increases, big difference between the economic (read demand) situation in the US and Euro Area, flexibility and gradualism in the conduct of monetary policy and its identified normalisation sequence of ending net asset purchases in Q3 followed by commencing rate hikes. It had nevertheless acknowledged near term upside risks to inflation and initial signs of inflation expectations edging above target.

The minutes of this meeting, released later in May, revealed more hawkish discussions on the policy path. This included the inconsistency of a highly accommodative monetary policy stance with high inflation and rising inflation expectations, criteria for rate hikes being already met, the need for asset purchases to end soon in Q3 and for rates to move soon to neutral. Broader price pressures in March, inflation expectations moving higher, hit to growth from the war being insufficient to meaningfully reduce medium-term inflation and other factors aiding inflation persistence (China’s pandemic response, likely future wage pressures which need to be preempted, etc.) drove this. The overall policy balance seemed to have tilted towards a more hawkish path.

ran the trial, said, “The immunotherapy shrank the tumours much faster than I expected.” Luis Diaz, who was the other researcher running the trial and is a member of the White House National Cancer Advisory Board, said, “It’s really exciting. I think this is a great step forward for patients.”

Usually, rectal cancer is treated with chemotherapy, radiation and surgery, But Cercek said, “The most exciting part of this is that every single one of our patients has only needed immunotherapy. We haven’t radiated anybody, and we haven’t put anybody through surgery.” She added, “They have preserved normal bowel function, bladder function, sexual function, fertility. Women have their uterus and ovaries.” But in the Journal editorial, a cancer expert, Hanna K. Sanoff from the University of North Carolina, cautioned, “Whether the results of this small study conducted at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center will be generalisable to a broader population of patients with rectal cancer is also not known.” “Despite these uncertainties,” she added, “Cercek and colleagues and their patients who agreed to forgo standard treatment for a promising but unknown future with immunotherapy have provided what may be an early glimpse of a revolutionary treatment shift.”

Sreejith Balasubramanian

Will ECB be late(st) to join the central banks’ party?

The ECB now seems very likely to join global central banks’ rate hike party.

Rates could be hiked by 25bps each in July and September if it decides to exit negative rates by the end of Q3, but what will be the story beyond this?

Consumer confidence indicators have already fallen very sharply since March.

If there was any ambiguity regarding this, four days later, a rare blog post by the President of the ECB cleared this.

It detailed the combination of price shocks, including stimulus-driven demand, causing inflation to be broad and persistent and why pre-pandemic structural disinflationary pressures are unlikely to return as geopolitics drive supply chains and companies transition

to green energy. Above target inflation expectations could thus prove sticky. For growth, accumulated savings and the labour market recovery are tailwinds but consumer confidence has dipped.

Overall, ending net asset purchases very early in Q3 (likely June), commencing rate hikes in July and exiting negative rates by end of Q3 was deemed fit.

Gradualism (pace), but now only if appropriate, optionality (continuous assessment) and flexibility (reinvestment of maturing assets) continued to be part

of the narrative.

To meet the extant official forecast of 5.1 per cent y/y inflation in 2022, average inflation for the rest of the year has to be 3.4 per cent, very low now given recent price pressures and outlook. Updated forecast this month will most likely be increased.

The ECB now seems very likely to join global central banks’ rate hike party.

Rates could be hiked by 25bps each in July and September if it decides to exit negative rates by the end of Q3, but what will be the story beyond this? Consumer confidence indicators have already fallen very sharply since March. Households’ expectation of their financial situation over the next one year has fallen very sharply while the European Commission’s business climate indicator continues to ease.

Will impact of supply shocks and rate hikes constrain growth enough to demand a slower pace of further hikes and/or a lower terminal rate? Or will the ECB hike rates above neutral? The key will be whether slower growth manifests materially by then and reduce concerns of second-order passthrough of inflation.

(Sreejith Balasubramanian is economist, Fund Management, IDFC AMC)

FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2022

/hiindialive

@hiindia

/hiindiaNews

773.526.8353

11

12

/hiindialive

@hiindia

/hiindiaNews

773.526.8353

FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2022

CURRENT AFFAIRS

Delhi’s deep ties in Gulf were delinked from faith, now under strain

A

In the Gulf region that Prime Minister Narendra Modi takes personal credit for having turned around for India, Delhi has been in fire-fighting mode the last 48 hours.

t a time India is carefully navigating the post- Sheikha Hend bint Faisal Al Qasimi, an Emirati February 24 geopolitical flux, calibrating businesswoman described as a ruling family royal, in its stand on both sides of the divide over a tweet that tagged anti-Tableeghi tweets by an Indian Ukraine, the derogatory references to Islam by living in Dubai, said: “Anyone that is openly racist and spokespersons of the ruling BJP have put the country discriminatory in the UAE will be fined and made to on the defensive on the global stage. leave”. In 2018, a Michelin-starred chef was fired for Qatar, Kuwait and Iran were the first to speak out posting an anti-Islam tweet.

Sunday, followed by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Oman, Recently, the film Kashmir Files was banned in the UAE the Gulf Co-operation Council and the Organisation of briefly before being given permission for screening.

Islamic Co-operation. On Monday, special friend UAE Last week, Oman and Kuwait banned the new Akshay in the Gulf, Bahrain and Indonesia in south-east Asia, Kumar film Samrat Prithviraj. also joined the increasing chorus of protests.

The Modi government’s deference to the sensitivities In the Gulf region that Prime Minister Narendra Modi of Islamic West Asia — the BJP suspended the two takes personal credit for having turned around for India, spokespersons – is in contrast to its curt dismissal of Delhi has been in fire-fighting mode the last 48 hours. US concern about India’s minorities. Ironically, the The silence of Turkey and Malaysia is some consolation relationship that Delhi has crafted in the Gulf before but it is not clear how long that will hold. Al Azhar, the and after 2014 had little to do with religion. The current influential Islamic university in Cairo, denounced the controversy has put that under a cloud. statements as “terrorist action that helps to push the “In the past, incidents of communal hate and violence entire world to devastating crises and bloody wars”. were seen as part of India’s domestic politics. But when Indian envoys in the region find themselves battling you make derogatory references to the Prophet and an “image problem”, and trying to ensure that what was bring in his wife, you have crossed a red line,” said spoken on TV back home does not have an adverse Talmiz Ahmad, who served as India’s ambassador to fallout on the significant Indian diaspora in these Saudi Arabia, UAE and Oman between 2000 and 2011. countries: an estimated 6.5 million Indians who live and “Earlier, when an incident such as the Babri Masjid work in the region. This is not the first time that anti- demolition took place, there was faith that India Muslim actions by Indians have resonated in West Asia. remained committed to a democratic and plural order, In 2020, after the government singled out the Tableeghi but now there is a feeling that this aspect of India’s Jamaat congregation in Delhi as a Covid super-spreader, commitment has changed.” leading to a spike in anti-Muslim conduct in India, In New Delhi, it is hoped that despite the outrage,

Who Is Nupur Sharma

Nupur Sharma was suspended by the Bharatiya Janata Party for her controversial remarks against the Prophet Mohammad.

T

he Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has suspended Nupur Sharma, its spokesperson, after her remarks during a television show sparked a row and drew a massive backlash from Gulf countries.

Ms Sharma later unconditionally withdrew the controversial statement and said in a statement posted on Twitter that it was never her intention to hurt anyone’s religious feelings.

According to her LinkedIn profile, Ms Sharma is an advocate by profession and a prominent BJP leader.

A law graduate from Delhi University, she completed an LLM from the London School of Economics (LSE) in 2011.

Ms Sharma has been involved in politics from her college days. She also worked as an Ambassador for Teach For India from July 2009 to June 2010, according to her LinkedIn profile. Ms Sharma’s political career began in 2008 when she was elected as the president of Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU), according to Australia-India Youth Dialogue.

She then worked with the BJP’s youth wing. Ms Sharma contested the 2015 Delhi elections against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal from the New Delhi seat. She, however, lost the election for the seat.

The BJP took action against Ms Sharma after violence erupted in Uttar Pradesh’s Kanpur over her remarks.

the core of India’s bilateral relationships with each of these countries will remain unaffected, based as these relations are on the Indian economy, trade and investment, the sale of oil to India, and the huge Indian workforce, in which their religious affiliation has never played a big part.

India and UAE describe their relationship as a strategic partnership. A significant security component is now a part of India’s relationship with several Gulf countries, especially after ISIS burst on the scene in the region.

With ISIS cells in the Gulf, intelligence co-operation with Saudi Arabia and the UAE is reported to have led to the deportation from these countries of dozens of individuals of interest between 2014 and 2017. India and Gulf countries such as UAE, Saudi and Oman carry out joint military exercises.

In March, India and the UAE also signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, seen as a launching pad for a free trade agreement with GCC countries. That’s why the “boycottIndiangoods” hashtag that was trending on Sunday sent a wave of apprehension among those with stakes in businesses in the Gulf.

One immediate implication could be for employment, said Ahmad. “India was seen as a role model of a democratic, pluralistic and accommodative nation that had also achieved considerable progress and technological achievement. That has been affected badly,” he said.

India’s diplomatic nightmare over controversial comments made by two senior officials of the country’s ruling party about the Prophet Muhammad is showing no signs of ending.

More than 40 people were injured and over 1,500 people charged in connection with the violence.

Countries in the Gulf region - Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain - and Iran have strongly condemned the remarks. Qatar and Bahrain also summoned the Indian envoy and expressed their disappointment.

The two countries have, however, welcomed the BJP’s action against Ms Sharma. The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, or OIC, condemned her remarks, saying it came in a “context of intensifying hatred and abuse towards Islam in India and systematic practices against Muslims”. n response, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi “categorically rejected” OIC Secretariat’s unwarranted comments, calling them “narrow-minded”. The ministry also said that the government of India accords the “highest respect to all religions”.

FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2022

/hiindialive

@hiindia

/hiindiaNews

773.526.8353

#IStandforPeace #chicago

A Dialogue, Meditation & Music with Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

June 26th, 2022 Time 6:30 PM Onwards CDT Door opens at 5:30 PM CDT

Scan QR Code to Book Tickets

To Book Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/gurudevinchicago UIC Forum 1213 S Halsted St., Chicago IL 60607 www.gurudevinchicago.com

312-469-8490

13

14

/hiindialive

@hiindia

/hiindiaNews

773.526.8353

FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2022

DIASPORA NEWS

‘Vote politics’: MEA slams US report on religious freedom in India HiIndia Newsdesk

India has strongly pushed back at criticism from the West that it is not doing enough to promote religious freedom and for failing to condemn the Russian aggression in Ukraine.

The Ministry of External Affairs today accused Washington of playing “vote bank politics” after US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said “in India we’ve seen rising attacks on people and places of worship”. The “vote bank politics” phrase was used in December last year by 22 retired Indian diplomats when they attacked Canadian PM Justine Trudeau for backing the farmers’ stir.

“We would urge that assessments based on motivated inputs and biased views be avoided,” said MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi on the annual US report on international religious freedom released by Blinken. Trying to turn the tables on the US, he said: “In our discussions with the US, we have

Indian spiritual leaders to hold global peace dialogue in US

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said ‘minorities under threat due to rising attacks on places of worship’

S Jaishankar External Affairs Ministe

regularly highlighted issues of concern there, including racially and ethnically motivated attacks, hate crimes and gun violence.”

Meanwhile, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar exhorted Europe to grow out of the mindset that its problems alone are the world’s problems and countered

criticism on India buying Russian oil and banning wheat exports. Accused at the Bratislava Forum in Slovakia for funding the war by buying Russian oil, Jaishankar countered by asking, “Is it only Indian money that funds and not gas coming to Europe?’’ He pointed out that the West had squeezed alternative sources of oil from Iran and Venezuela, leaving countries with no option but to hunt for the best available deal in the market. The sixth round of western sanctions against Russia, he noted, had timelines and carve-outs in order not to unduly inconvenience its people. “If you are considerate to yourself, surely you can be considerate to other people,” he observed. He also said India did not need help in countering Chinese aggression.

V-P calls for exploring economic opportunities with African nations Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu called for fully exploring the complementarities and opportunities in economic ties with African nations to bring about quicker and sustainable mutual progress.

HiIndia Newsdesk

ew Delhi, June 4 (IANS) Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu called for fully exploring the complementarities and opportunities in economic ties with African nations to bring about quicker and sustainable mutual progress.

“India emerges as a key driver in global governance and global growth, African nations will continue to play a prominent role as India’s trusted partners and stakeholders in its prosperity,” the Vice President said at India-Senegal Business Event in Dakar.

Naidu is on a four-day visit to the country, which is the firstever State visit from India to Senegal.

Noting that India and Senegal have had a fruitful 60 years of diplomatic relations, the Vice President observed that both countries have pluralistic traditions, believe in cultural tolerance and that these values form the core of people-topeople relations.

He pointed out that India, as the largest democracy in the world, and Senegal, as one of the most stable and model democracies in Africa, are natural development partners and share a natural affinity with each other.

Canada: Six Punjabis win Ontario polls

(L-R) Hardeep Grewal, Deepak Anand, Amarjot Sandhu, Nina Tangri, Parm Gill and P Sarkaria HiIndia Newsdesk

Six Punjabis have been elected to the provincial legislature of Ontario in elections held on Thursday. The Progressive Conservative Party (PC) has again got mandate from the people. As many as 20 Punjabis had contested the poll in the Brampton and Mississauga areas in Ontario. Six Punjabis who won are: Hardeep Grewal from Brampton East, Prabmeet Sarkaria from Brampton South, Amarjot Sandhu from Brampton West, Nina Tangri from Mississauga Streetville, Deepak Anand from Mississauga Malton and Parm Gill from Milton.

In 2018, seven Punjabis had won in the provincial polls in Ontario. This time a major upset was witnessed with NDP president Jagmeet Singh’s brother Gurrattan Singh losing to Hardeep Grewal in Brampton East Riding. Gurrattan was defeated at the seat considered Jagmeet family’s political base in the Greater Toronto area.

Two sitting MLAs Sara Singh and Harinder Malhi lost from Brampton Central and Brampton North, respectively. Malhi was the lawmaker behind the 1984 genocide motion in the Ontario provincial parliament in 2016.

HiIndia Newsdesk

Washington: A group of eminent Indian spiritual leaders have gathered in Los Angeles in the United States to hold a global peace dialogue aimed at resolving world conflicts through the age-old tradition of Indian cultural and moral values.

Being organised by New Delhi-based Ahimsa Vishwa Bharati Foundation, the day-long Global Peace Dialogue at the Jain Centre of Southern California in Los Angeles on June 4 would be attended by Art of Living founder Sri Sri Ravishankar, eminent Jain leader Acharya Lokesh Muni and film actor Vivek Oberoi, among others.

“This is high time that we all work together to bring peace in the world.

Every war and conflict in the world ends with dialogue. If that is the case, then we need to have peace dialogue from the very beginning to prevent any conflict or conflict-like situation in the world,” Muni, the brain behind this dialogue, said on Thursday on his arrival in Los Angeles from India.

Chandigarh-born Charu Sood is Deputy Mayor in UK

Chandigarh-born Charu Sood HiIndia Newsdesk

Chandigarh-born Charu Sood has been elected Deputy Mayor of Elmbridge (UK). She retained her councillor’s seat for the second consecutive term in the Elmbridge Borough Council in the recent elections.

She was first elected from the same seat in 2018 and made a name for herself.

The win was even special as Charu was one of the star candidates for the Conservatives in Elmbridge and one of the few who managed to retain their seats. “She won with a clear majority despite Conservatives’ downfall in the elections. She is perhaps the only one from the city to be elected as the Deputy Mayor of Elmbridge,” said Shashi Bhushan Sood, Charu’s father, who lives in Chandigarh. He said, “She is also among the youngest to be elected for the second consecutive term. She did her schooling from Chandigarh before moving to Barcelona and later to the UK.”

FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2022

/hiindialive

@hiindia

/hiindiaNews

773.526.8353

15

16

/hiindialive

@hiindia

/hiindiaNews

773.526.8353

FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2022

‘Dedicate it It has taken me eight to the actor years to get my first I admired Best Actress award all my life’

A

t the recently concluded IIFA 2022 held at Abu Dhabi, Kriti Sanon won her first Best Actress award for her performance in last year’s ’Mimi’.

Taking to her social media, Kriti shared a sweet note of gratitude as she captioned it, ”Dreams do come true! All you need to do is keep working hard towards it and never lose faith!”

The actress added, ”It has taken me 8yrs to get my first #BestActress award. . But I’m so happy that I received my first for #Mimi - a film I’ll treasure forever, a character that will always be special in my filmography! Thank you @iifa for this validation and for an amazing evening!!

Will always be grateful to #Dinoo @laxman.utekar sir for making me your Mimi for life and the whole cast and crew of Mimi for making this journey so memorable!”

On Instagram

Dreams do come true! All you need to do is keep working hard towards it and never lose faith!

It has taken me 8yrs to get my first #BestActress award. .

But I’m so happy that I received my first for #Mimi - a film I’ll treasure forever, a character that will always be special in my filmography!

Thank you @iifa for this validation and for an amazing evening!!

Honoured to step into Irrfan’s shoes for Sardar Udham, Vicky Kaushal pays tribute to the late artiste with his IIFA Best Actor win

T

hat Vicky Kaushal is a fine actor was evident in Masaan (2015). But with Sardar Udham (2021), he showed that when given an authorbacked role, he could well give a performance that was evocative and almost unforgettable. It’s not surprising then that he walked away with the Best Actor trophy at the recent IIFA Awards 2022. “I have always wanted to be a part of Shoojitda’s [Sircar, director] films. I have got my award already by being part of his world. Anything beyond that is an honour,” said the actor, jubilant as he received the trophy at the Abu Dhabi event.

On its October release, the biopic — an ode to the revolutionary, Sardar Udham Singh — was highly praised for Sircar’s deft direction and the leading man’s restrained performance. It is widely known that the filmmaker had originally planned the period drama with the late Irrfan. Kaushal, who had the tall order of stepping into Irrfan’s shoes, dedicated the award to the late actor, saying, “I want to dedicate my first Best Actor award to an actor whom I admired and respected all my life — the original choice for this film, dear Irrfan saab.”

Ankita Lokhande-Vicky Jain win Smart Jodi, take home Rs 25 lakh cash prize The first season of Smart Jodi wrapped up on Sunday with Ankita Lokhande and Vicky Jain emerging as the winners. The couple, who tied the knot last year in December, took home the ‘golden gathbandhan’ and a cash prize of Rs 25 lakh. Comedian Ballraj and his wife, singer Deepti, were announced as the first runners-up. The Star Plus show, which lasted 8 weeks, was hosted by Maniesh Paul. While Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia Dsouza came as special guests on the finale, singer Udit Narayan also enthralled the audience with his performance.

Lata Mangeshkar had a spiritual side to her singing: Arijit Singh

S

inger Arijit Singh recently shared his thoughts and learnings from legendary playback singer Lata Mangeshkar, in an ’Arijit Singh Special Episode’ on ’Naam Reh Jayegaa’.

Many big names from the industry have been showering their love for the melody queen Lata Mangeshkar on her tribute show ’Naam Reh Jayegaa’.

In the latest episode, Arijit Singh who also has a huge fanbase around the globe and is a big-time fan of Lata, came onto the stage of ’Naam Reh Jayegaa’ to share his love for Lata.

While speaking about the emotions that Lata’s songs spark in him, Arijit shared ”She is like Rabindranath Tagore. How he wrote everything and he wrote on every emotion no matter what book you pick up there is something that you find relatable. Lataji’s songs are like that only, no matter any song you pick up, you will always find something that you can relate to, she has sung songs in every emotion you can think of. It’s a blessing we have her”. ”There is a lot you can learn from her songs. The spirituality that she has carried in her singing with utmost passion till the end, is truly a big learning. She used to sing complex songs with such ease that it is amazing. When you listen to the song it seems like it’s such an easy song but when you try singing it then you realize how difficult it is.

ENTERTA

FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2022

AINMENT

A

fter a two-year gap, the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards were held at the Etihad Arena in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. IIFA Rocks took off on June 3 while the main event was held on June 4. The former was hosted by Om Shanti Om director Farah Khan and Stree actor Aparshakti Khurana. The latter, meanwhile, was helmed by popular actors Salman Khan and Riteish Deshmukh as well as TV presenter Maniesh Paul.

IIFA stated that over 150 film nominations were a part of the selection process this year. Leading this contingent is Sidharth Malhotrastarrer Shershaah, which had over 12 nominations, followed closely

by Ranveer Singh’s biographical film 83 with nine nominations and Ludo, featuring Abhishek Bachchan, Rajkumar Rao and Fatima Aana Shaikh, with six nominations.

Shershaah later went on to bag six awards, the most at the ceremony, including for Best Picture and Best Director (Vishnuvardhan). Vicky

Indian Idol set to return with season 13

/hiindialive

@hiindia

/hiindiaNews

17

773.526.8353

2022 IIFA Awards: Winners and other glitzy highlights from Abu Dhabi

Kaushal was crowned Best Actor for his performance in Sardar Udham while Kriti Sanon won big for Mimi by bagging the award for Best Actress.

An applause broke out at the venue for actor Pankaj Tripathi, who won the Best Performance In A Supporting Role award for his role in Netflix’s Ludo. Tripathi was nominated for both 83 and Ludo and the actor good humoredly quipped that he

wasn’t sure which of the two he’d won the title for. Ahan Shetty, meanwhile, won the award for the Best Debut Male, with his father Suniel Shetty taking to Twitter to express his joy.

The performances this year were a touch apart from those typical at IIFA, with influences from local folk cultures being incorporated into the festivities. Sara Ali Khan was accompanied by tanoura

dancers as she lit up the stage with her colourful performance to Chaka Chak from Atrangi Re. Host Salman Khan made a teary-eyed speech regarding his early struggles in the industry, crediting actor Suneil Shetty – who then owned an apparel shop – as well as producer Ramesh Taurani and actor Chunky Pandey for supporting him.

The ceremony wrapped with a bang, complete with fireworks and a highenergy tribute by Shahid Kapoor to the late Indian composer and singer Bappi Lahiri who passed away earlier this year in February.

On the playlist were tracks like Yaad Aa Raha Hai, a nostalgic throwback to the white, 1970s disco outfits as well as Tamma Tamma and Disco Dancer.

He bust a move to Raat Baaki Baat Baaki with actress Ananya Pandey and Dance Dance with Nora Fatehi.

Baba Nirala has lost his mind…

Bobby Deol on Aashram Season 3

Popular singing reality show Indian Idol is set to be back on television. Sony TV, on Wednesday, announced season 13 via an Instagram post. Also, ditching online auditions this year, the selection process will go on-ground. “Indian Idol coming soon…Taiyyar ho jaiye kyunki Ground Auditions shuru ho rahe hai JALD HI, aapke nazdeeki sheher mein! #IndianIdol #IndianIdol2022 #IndianIdolSeason13,” the caption of the post read.

Fans seemed really excited with the announcement as they dropped comments on the post. While one said that they were thinking about the show, another one added, “O wao super I am very excited”. A few followers also wrote about ‘preparing to get selected’, many showed their displeasure that online registrations are not happening. “Give us a chance to participate.

B

obby Deol is all set to return as ‘Bhagwan’ Baba Nirala in Prakash Jha-directed MX Player series Aashram Season 3.

Ahead of its premiere, the makers shared a behind-the-scenes video of the show, in which Bobby speaks at length about the character arc of ‘Bhagwan’ Baba Nirala, audience’s reaction to his character, and his experience playing the self-proclaimed godman.

In the video, Bobby said, “I really enjoyed playing my character this time, even more than last time, because you see him losing his control, his grip over what he is, and showing the real side of himself, of what he really wants.”

Bobby Deol also revealed why he found Baba Nirala so interesting. He said, “In this season, you will see him becoming a megalomaniac. He starts believing he’s the first and last word for everything. He has lost his mind, his hunger for power has reached to another level. I think that makes him even more interesting.” The official synopsis of the show reads, “Ek Badnaam Aashram revolves around the megalomaniac baba, who continues to bend every rule to suit himself and has become a power-hungry adversary. He believes to be above all and thinks he’s God. The power of Aashram is at its peak. This ‘badnaam’ Aashram continues to exploit women, indulge in the drug trade and control the politics of the town. On the other hand, Pammi is having sleepless nights to seek revenge from Bhagwaan Nirala. Will Ujagar Singh be able to help Pammi seek justice and expose the ‘badnaam’ Aashram?”

Ready as ever for our next chapter Mom-to-be Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja Anand took to his Instagram handle and shared the selfies, calling Sonam, the best pregnant person ever. He wrote in the caption, “Excited and ready as ever for our next chapter! #EverydayPhenomenal w @sonamkapoor , bestest pregers person ever.” Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja tied the knot in 2018.

Sonam has since been hopping between Anand’s home in London and Mumbai.

Every show has its own destiny’

Shivangi Joshi on leaving Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai

Young star Shivangi Joshi is all set to make her reality show debut with Khatron Ke Khiladi 12.

The actor, who rose to fame with Begusarai, became an overnight star with Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. Playing the new lead post Hina Khan’s exit, the actor’s stint ended on the Star Plus show last year. While there was a loud buzz that she quit the show, the actor confessed that wasn’t the case. Shivangi said, “I did not leave the show. Main kyu karti? The makers planned a lead and they had to do this. Both Naira and Seerat are characters close to my heart, I would have never quit the show.”

18

/hiindialive

@hiindia

/hiindiaNews

SOUTH INDIA NEWS

773.526.8353

Karnataka to hold state-wide Covid-19 serological survey in children Nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal swabs will be collected along with 2 ml of venous blood from all willing participants in the age group of 6-14 years

A health worker administers a dose of Covid-19 vaccine to a beneficiary at a government hospital amid fear of spread of ‘Omicron variant’ in Bengaluru, Friday, Dec. 10, 2021.

HiIndia Newsdesk

The Department of Health and Family Welfare of Karnataka government will be conducting a state-wide Covid-19 serological survey in June. It has announced that the survey

Hyderabad gang rape Police say they have ‘solid evidence’ against accused

will be conducted on children in the age group of 6-14 years.

Karnataka previously had two rounds of serosurvey. The present survey, based on the recommendation of the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for Covid, will focus on children since they are a largely unvaccinated group.

“The survey is planned to be conducted in all the 30 districts, including the eight zones of the civic body Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), with a total of 5,072 participants from both urban and rural areas. Nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal swabs will be collected along with 2 ml of venous blood from all willing participants,” the department said in a statement.

At the district and taluka level health teams will be identified which will include Integrated Counselling and Testing Centre (lCTC) counsellors and lab technicians for the sample collection under the supervision of a paediatrician.

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin inaugurates ‘equality village’ in Sivaganga district

FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2022

Hyderabad Twenty-year-old man held for rape of Class 10 student in Secunderabad HiIndia Newsdesk

Hyderabad: A minor girl was raped, allegedly by her friend, in the Monda Market police station limits in Secunderabad. The suspect has been arrested.

According to the police, the victim was a Class 10 student and lived with her parents in a rented house in Secunderabad. For the last few months, she was into a friendship with a youngster aged around 20 years, who lived in the neighbourhood.

GHMC pushes for eco-friendly Ganesh idols HiIndia Newsdesk

HiIndia Newsdesk

The Hyderabad Police investigating the gang rape of a minor in Jubilee Hills on May 28 has wrapped up investigation in the case and says it has “solid evidence” against the accused, including five juveniles or CCLs (child in conflict with law). Based on CCTV footage, the police have identified a sixth accused, who is also in custody. Police Commissioner C V Anand said that after watching CCTV footage for over 12 hours, which included footage from inside and outside the pub where the survivor met the accused, a bakery, and from the roads used by the accused, they have put together the sequence of events that led to the gang rape. “We matched it with the statement given by the victim in front of a magistrate under CrPC 164, and corroborated it with other electronic evidence. We now have all the details of what exactly happened,” Anand said, adding that the investigation is complete in the case. “A few loose ends remain but otherwise we have solid evidence against the accused,” he said.

City Brief News Suspected Hizbul Mujahideen commander held in Bengaluru HiIndia Newsdesk

The Jammu and Kash m i r Pol i c e and the Bengaluru City Police Sunday arrested a terror suspect, who is reportedly a top commander of the Hizbul Mujahideen, the forces revealed Tuesday.

According to Karnataka Home Minister Araga Jnanendra’s office, the arrested was identified as Talib Hussain and was arrested in connection with the targeted killing of Hindus in Jammu and Kashmir.

HiIndia Newsdesk

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin Wednesday inaugurated the Thanthai Periyar Samathuvapuram (equality village) in Kotai Vengapatti near Kannamangalampatti panchayat in the Sivaganga district of the state.

Close to 100 houses have been built at this equality village at a cost of Rs 3 crore and 17 lakh. A chest-size bust of Dravidian ideologue Periyar built at a cost of Rs 2.25 lakh was also installed at the entrance of the village during the inauguration ceremony.

As M K Stalin handed over the keys to the beneficiaries, he hailed the Samathuvapuram initiative by former chief minister M Karunanidhi as a noble scheme for people to live without caste or religious discrimination.

The Tamil Nadu chief minister noted that at Sivaganga, of the nine Samathuvapurams that were opened by the late Karunanidhi, eight are in public use and the one constructed at Kotai Vengapatti got stalled as the government changed in 2011.

Karnataka college suspends 24 girls for wearing hijab HiIndia Newsdesk

The Government First Grade college in Uppinangady suspended 24 girl students till Saturday after they wore the hijab in classrooms Monday. Sources said the authorities issued an order to comply with the college uniform, but the girls insisted on wearing the hijab.

The College Development Committee (CDC) said girls are not allowed to wear the hijab in the corridor and classrooms.

A college official said, “Yesterday, the girls created a lot of problems in the college by violating uniform rules multiple times despite the CDC and

High Court order directing them to wear uniforms. The teachers had a tough time convincing them and they were not ready to listen. Finally, the college principal consulted all the teachers and decided to keep the girls away from classes for four days. The CDC has clearly said that the hijab will not be allowed in classes and the corridor. If the girls still violate the rules, we have no choice but to take strict action.” As per the prospectus issued by the college, girls were earlier allowed to wear the uniform shawl as a headscarf.

Hyderabad: With artisans turning busy making idols for Ganesh Chaturthi festivities that commence on August 31, efforts have been initiated by the city administration to promote ecofriendly idols and dissuade the ones made of Plaster of Paris and with synthetic colours.

As part of the exercise to encourage idols that do not add to the pollution of water bodies on immersion, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has decided to set an example by installing clay Ganesh idols at key locations apart from the premises of its zonal and circle offices.

Wife, 3 others arrested for attempting to kill man in Karnataka HiIndia Newsdesk

Nearly two weeks after miscreants tried to kill a government employee working with the Karnataka education department, the Bengaluru rural police arrested four persons, including the man’s wife. The investigation revealed that the man’s wife had hired contract killers to eliminate her husband.

The arrested accused were identified a s M a m at a , 4 5 , a r e s i d e nt o f Bhuvaneshwarinagar near T Dasarahalli, Moula (36), of Shidlaghatta town, Syed Naheem (32) of K G Halli and Tasleem (45) of T Dasarahalli.

FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2022

/hiindialive

@hiindia

/hiindiaNews

19

773.526.8353

COMMUNITY NEWS

Indian American Doctor Promised To Donate Rs. 1 Crore For Temple In Odisha HiIndia Newsdesk

NEW YORK, NY- Indian American Bhaskar Chandra Nayak, has promised to donate Rs. 1 crore for the construction of a Jagannath temple near his native village in Jaipur district of Odisha.

Nayak, serving as a doctor at different hospitals in New York City for the past 43 years, is a devotee of Lord Jagannath.

While Nayak will provide Rs. 1 crore for building the temple locals have donated land for the temple at Jagatpur village under Beruda panchayat in Jaipur district.

Nayak and his wife Indrajita performed a Bhumi Puja for the temple on June 1 in the presence of the villagers.

Soof after the rainy season, the construction work will begin and a

Shri Jagannath Temple, Odisha

target has been set to complete the work within a year. Reminiscing his childhood, Bhaskar said he was an ardent devotee of Lord Jagannath just like his father. “I still remember how my father took me to Puri Jagannath temple by carrying me on his shoulder when I was a child. I had a dream to build a Jagannath temple in my native village and the dream came true after the bhumipujan for the shrine was performed,” he said, adding that the construction work has already started.

Bhaskar said whatever he achieved in life was due to the grace of Lord Jagannath and thanked all the villagers for supporting him in his endeavour.

Villagers of Jagatpur rejoiced on the occasion.

Osmania University Foundation Pritzker Campaign Statement Day Celebration In Chicago On GOP Debate

Prof D. Ravinder will be the chief guest HiIndia Newsdesk

CHICAGO, IL – “Osmania University Alumni of Chicago” is organizing “Foundation Day Celebrations of Osmania University”, Hyderabad, India on June 14th, 2022- Tuesday, 6:00 pm, at Mall of India, 776 Il Rt 59, IL 60540.

Prof D. Ravinder, Vice Chancellor, Osmania University will be the Chief Guest. His Excellency Amit Kumar, Consul General of India, Chicago will preside.

Established over 100 years ago, Osmania University is the seventh oldest in India

Series Of Strong Arm Robberies In North Side Chicago HiIndia Newsdesk

and the third oldest in South India. It is a multi-faculty and multidisciplinary university, offering rich and varied courses in the faculties of Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Law, Education, Engineering, Technology, Commerce, Management, Informatics, Pharmacy, and Oriental Languages.

With over 300,000 students and 5000 Staff members, Osmania University is one of the largest Universities across the Globe. The Alumni of University living in Chicago are requested to attend this historic event, along with their families HiIndia Newsdesk and friends. They may confirm their CHICAGO, IL — Tonight, Illinois participation by sending an email to voters witnessed the crowded GOP Ashfaq Syed (ashfaq_iqra@hotmail. gubernatorial field share the same com) on or before June, 12th, 2022. stage for the very first time––and it The host committee of the Osmania was nothing short of disaster. Every University Foundation Day Celebrations candidate’s true extremist colors were on c ompr is e s Ash f a q Sye d, Vi noz full display amidst the hostile infighting Chanamolu, Dr. Tajammul Hussain, that has come to define Donald Trump’s Shaik Anwar Ahmed, Zaki Basalath, Republican party.

Mohammed Saleem, Dr. Suresh Reddy, “Rather than use the opportunity to Moiz Uddin, Srini Paltepu, and Adil present voters with concrete policy Syed. solutions, Republicans running for The celebrations will be followed by governor once again stooped to the dinner.

personal attacks and radical dog whistles that have defined their primary campaigns,” said JB for Governor campaign spokeswoman Natalie Edelstein. “Regardless of which GOP candidate comes out ahead on June 28, this debate showed Illinois voters that not a single one of them is prepared to lead on the issues that matter most to Illinois families. Their performances only further solidified that the modern GOP is too extreme for Illinois. From stripping women of their fundamental rights to rolling back comprehensive gun reform and blocking access to health care and education, these candidates proudly demonstrated just how far backwards they are willing to drag the state.”

Illinoisans deserve a governor ready and willing to address the needs of all communities, in every corner of the state. Governor JB Pritzker is the only candidate with a proven track record of delivering on promises and finding common sense solutions for Illinois families. Come November, the choice for voters could not be more clear.

N.J. School District Closed After Received Threat

JKYog Will Held Pran Pratishtha Mahotsav

HiIndia Newsdesk

CHICAGO, IL – Chicago police are A school district in Gloucester County warning residents of Park West on the is closed Friday after a threat was made North Side about a series of strong arm against one of its schools, officials said. robberies.

Classes in the six-school Monroe In each of the incidents, the suspects Township district have been canceled approached the victim and took their with a heavy police presence on hand personal property by force, Chicago at Williamstown High School. police said. The incidents occurred in “We received a threat that we are currently the: 2700 block of North Pine Grove, investigating with the Monroe Township 2500 block of North Lakeview, 2600 Police Department,” superintendent block of North Hampden Ct., 400 block Susan Ficke said in a message to the of West Deming Pl., 400 block of West school community. “As a precautionary Arlington Pl., Saturday, June 4, 2022 in measure, and to investigate fully, all the afternoon hours. schools will be closed for Friday, June The suspects were described as two 3.” Police said they are looking into the medium height and medium weight threat.

Black males between 15 and 25-years“ T h e Mon ro e Tow n s h ip Po l i c e old.

Department is aware of a possible school threat,” police said in a statement.

“We are actively investigating this threat.

All students are safe.”

Friday marked the second time this week police in town have mentioned a threat.

On Tuesday, police said, “A possible school threat was brought to our attention earlier this morning. Please rest assured that the Monroe Township Police Department has investigated this threat thoroughly and there is no danger to our students at this time.”

The 5,7000 students district has four elementary schools, a middle school and the high school. A spokesman for the Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office couldn’t immediately be reached.

HiIndia Newsdesk

SAN JOSE, CA- JKYog Will Inaugurate their new Radha Krishna Temple of the Bay Area.

The Radha Krishna Temple of Bay Area Pran Pratishtha will be held with all Vedic ceremonies by the grace of God and Guru from Jul 4-11, 2022 in the divine presence of JKYog Founder Swami Mukundananda.

Organizers said kirtans will be rendered all day and free vegetarian, lunch and dinner served to devotees.

20

/hiindialive

@hiindia

/hiindiaNews

773.526.8353

FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2022

COMMUNITY NEWS

World Peace Conference Organized By Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti In Los Angeles, CA HiIndia Newsdesk

LOS ANGELES, CA- In view of the ongoing fierce war between Ukraine & Russia and Gun Violence in America, Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti Foundation USA, an organization founded by World Peace Ambassador Acharya Dr Lokeshji, Federation of Jain Association of North America (JAINA) and Jain Center of Southern California (JCSC) jointly organized World Peace Dialogue in Los Angeles, USA. Through this dialogue, there was a detailed discussion held on the issues of war between Ukraine and Russia, the prevention of gun violence in America, the causes and prevention of war & violence, and the harm caused to humanity by them. This dialogue conference was organized under the initiative of World Peace Center.

In this world peace dialogue, Art of Living founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Ahimsa Vishwa Bharati founder Acharya Dr Lokeshji, film actor Vivek Oberoi, Mayor Eric Garcetti, Congressman, senator and Educationist, Medical practitioners, Social workers, Industrialists especially participated. This dialogue program was moderated by the eminent film actor Mr. Vivek Oberoi. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar,

Sri Sri Ravi Shankarji, Jain Acharya Dr Lokeshji, Actor Vivek Oberoi, India TV Chairman Rajat Sharma including Global personalities addressed the ceremony Founder, Art of Living Foundation, while discussing in this dialogue programme that if everyone intends to stand up for peace and pay attention to their mental health, we can turn world peace into a reality. Sri Sri said that global peace is not possible without individual peace. At the same time, Sri Sri said that a World Peace Center is being established by the Ahimsa

Vishwa Bharti organization, which will be dedicated to world peace and will also guide the world from time to time.

Referring to the increasing incidents of gun violence in America, Acharya Dr Lokeshji said that it is very important to include peace education in the school curriculum to root out violence and terror. Expressing his views on the topic

of dialogue ‘Peace and Conflict’, he said that war, violence and terror are not the solution to any problem, violence gives rise to counter-violence. The dispute between Ukraine and Russia can also be resolved through dialogue; the World Peace Center will prepare 1000 Peace Ambassadors to eliminate such conflicts.

Bhai Satpal Singh ji, Ambassador of Sikhism in USA said that the human caste is one. All religions need to work together to protect humanity.

Eminent film actor Shri Vivek Oberoi while conducting the program said that India’s first World Peace Center is being established in Delhi NCR by Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti Organnisation. He said that this center would play an important role in establishing peace in the world by working on the training and research of non-violence.

On this occasion, Mr. Yogesh Shah, President of Jain Center of Southern California, Mr. Mahesh Wadher, former President of Federation of Jain Association of North America, Dr. Nitin Shah thanked all the dignitaries present in the World Peace Dialogue Program and all the people connected through social media.

Indian American Got $5 Horrrifying Threat Came To Shoot Up Park Slope School Million In COVID Fraud Raghavender Reddy Budamala, acquired three shell companies with no operations. Following the outbreak of the COVID-19, Budamala submitted to the Small Business Administration seven applications for pandemic-relief loans

The poster threatened to blast music during the shooting and kill dozens of people, listing the names of some Park Slope students.

HiIndia Newsdesk

LOS ANGELES, CA – An Orange County Indian American man has agreed to plead guilty to obtaining more than $5 million in COVID-relief loans for three sham companies.

In 2019 Raghavender Reddy Budamala, acquired three shell companies with no operations. Following the outbreak of the COVID-19, Budamala submitted to the Small Business Administration seven applications for pandemic-relief loans.

Budamala falsely represented to the banks administering the COVIDrelief business loan programs that his companies employed dozens of

individuals and earned millions of dollars in revenue, and that he needed the money for payroll and business expenses. The SBA and the banks funded six of the loans and disbursed $5,151,497. Once the loans were funded, Budamala used the money to pay for personal expenses, including the purchase of a $1.2 million investment property in Eagle Rock, the purchase of a $597,585 property in Malibu, the purchase of a personal residence in Irvine, a $970,000 investment in an EB-5 Immigrant Investor Visa Program and a nearly $3 million deposit into Budamala’s personal account.

CBP Completes Biometric Technology At All US Airports

HiIndia Newsdesk

WASHINGTON, DC– U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced that it has completed the expansion of biometric facial comparison technology at all international airports across the United States. The step has been taken to further secure and streamline

international travel. Simplified Arrival is an enhanced international arrival process that uses facial biometrics to automate the manual document checks that are already required for admission into the United States. This process provides travelers with a secure, more touchless travel experience while fulfilling a longstanding Congressional mandate to biometrically record the entry and exit of non-U.S. citizens. In addition, foreign travelers who have traveled to the United States previously may no longer need to provide fingerprints, as their identity will be confirmed through the touchless facial biometric process.

Park Slope schools earlier this year.

BROOKLYN, NY — A person recently In February, the FBI investigated a threat to Berkeley Carroll, in which a threatened to gun down dozens of Park person posing as a student said they Slope students, marking the latest in a would gun down dozens of students in spate of shooting threats aimed at city a livestreamed attack on campus, Patch public schools following a massacre at reported. a Texas elementary, police said.

Police were called to Millennium A couple days later, Brooklyn Friends School’s Instagram account received Brooklyn High School Friday about 7:15 a.m. to investigate the disturbing threat, a similar message from someone threatening to “shoot up the school.” an NYPD spokesperson said.

That series of threats prompted police The poster — who remains unidentified to launch an investigation into what as of Monday, according to the NYPD may be a malicious bot, Patch reported — also threatened to blast music during the shooting and kill dozens of people, at the time.

Police could not confirm if the most listing the names of some Park Slope recent threat to Millennium Brooklyn students.

An employee from Park Slope Collegiate, High School was also suspected of being from a bot, but said that law which shares a building with the high enforcement officials are seriously school on Seventh Avenue and Fourth investigating the incident.

Street, reportedly informed parents of “When things like this occur the the threat in an email. command takes appropriate steps, “The post appears copy and pasted from especially in light of ever ything social media threats that have been that’s happened recently,” an NYPD made in previous months to schools spokesperson told Patch, alluding to the throughout our area, but it does include latest mass school shooting in Uvalde, the school name and the names of Texas where a gunman opened fire some students. We are taking the threat at Robb Elementary School killing 19 seriously,” reads the message, reported students and two teachers.

by The Post.

Since the Texas massacre, a spate of local Indeed, the threat to Millennium school shooting threats have disrupted Bro ok ly n Hig h S cho ol mir rors horrifying messages received by other schools across New York, including in the city.

HiIndia Newsdesk

FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2022

/hiindialive

@hiindia

/hiindiaNews

773.526.8353

21

COMMUNITY NEWS

Oakton Partners With TMA To Offer Revamped Advanced Automation Certificate Program HiIndia Newsdesk

DES PLAINES, IL-Oakton Community C ollege has partnered with the Technolog y and Manufacturing Association (TMA) to launch a newly reimagined Advanced Automation certification program that prepares students for modern manufacturing jobs.

Students who complete the program will receive Oakton’s Advanced Automation certification. If they register with TMA, they will receive a second TMA certificate and job placement assistance with TMA member companies.

“Most of the manufacturing companies in the Chicago area are members of TMA and would value the certification,” Advanced Automation Program completers will receive certifications from both Oakton and TMA, as well as job placement assistance said Boguslaw Zapal, Oakton’s associate professor of Manufacturing and “The Advanced Automation Program received dual-credit from TMA and Coordinator of CAD/Mechanical Oakton,” Zapal added. is similar to Oakton’s former Machine Design and Manufacturing.

Technology Program, in which students “The main difference is that a big chunk

Hindus Urge Phnom Penh Brewery To Withdraw Lord Hanuman Beer And Apologize HiIndia Newsdesk

NEVADA- Upset Hindus are urging Phnom Penh (Cambodia) based Hanuman Beverages to apologize and withdraw beer named after Hindu deity Hanuman and carrying his image, calling it highly inappropriate.

Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that inappropriate usage of sacred Hindu deities or concepts or symbols or icons for commercial or other agenda was not okay as it hurt the devotees.

Zed, who is president of Universal Society of Hinduism, indicated that Lord Hanuman was highly revered in Hinduism and he was meant to be worshipped in temples or home shrines and not to be used in selling beer. Moreover, linking a deity with an alcoholic beverage was ver y disrespectful, Zed added.

Breweries should not be in the business

Lord Hanuman was highly revered in Hinduism and he was meant to be worshipped in temples or home shrines and not to be used in selling beer.

of religious appropriation, sacrilege, and ridiculing entire communities. It was deeply trivializing of immensely venerated Hindu deity Lord Hanuman to be portrayed on a beer label, Rajan Zed emphasized.

Hindus were for free artistic expression and speech as much as anybody else if not more. But faith was something sacred and attempts at trivializing it were insensitive, Rajan Zed added.

In Hinduism, Lord Hanuman is known for incredible strength and was a perfect grammarian.

Award-winning Hanuman Beverages, whose tagline is “greatness in every drop”, reportedly sells Hanuman beer in two varieties—Premium Lager and Black—and in both bottles and cans; and claims to be “Cambodian beverage master who commits to creating bestin-class beverages that innovate new tastes for the Cambodian people”.

Sarsileap Khieu is the chairwoman.

of the former program’s classes were taught by TMA instructors, while the new TMA Advanced Automation certificate is based on classes taught at Oakton.”

“When manufacturing employers see that candidates have TMA and Oakton certification, they know that the students have been well trained by the best in advanced automation,” said Jack Krikorian, TMA Senior Director of Training and Education.

Oakton and TMA certification and assessment programs are built by professionals within the manufacturing industry. In the 28 credit-hour program, students will learn to operate, set up, maintain, and repair high-tech automation equipment using skills related to electronics, mechanical systems, fluid power, industrial robotics, and programmable controllers.

201st Meeting Of The Medical Society Of Kings, NY

NEW YORK, NY- At the 201st Bicentennial Meeting by the Medical Society of The County of Kings and the Academy of Medicine of Brooklyn, Dr. Jagdish K. Gupta began his address by saying: “I am very humbled, truly privileged, and extremely honored to welcome you all.” Dr Gupta, a committed and highly regarded physician with a history of professional achievement and humanitarian philanthropy was inducted as the 174th President of the Medical Society of County of Kings (MSCK) on May 25th, 2022.

Dr. Gupta was addressing the delegates at the 201st Annual Stated Meeting of MSCK as a Bicentennial Event in person, after two years hiatus due to COVID Pandemic at El Caribe Country Club in Brooklyn, NY with full regalia.

Indian American Man Arrested For Abusive Sexual Contact On A JetBlue Flight initial appearance yesterday before U.S. District Court Magistrate Judge Judith G. Dein, Dhillon was held in custody pending a detention hearing scheduled for June 2, 2022.

According to the charging document, HiIndia Newsdesk during an overnight flight from Los BOSTON – A California man has Angeles to Boston on May 31, 2022, been arrested for allegedly engaging in Dhillon engaged in unwanted sexual abusive sexual contact with two women contact with two female passengers aboard a redeye flight from Los Angeles sitting next to him.

The first victim to Boston yesterday. reported that Dhillon, seated in the Jairaj Singh Dhillon, 42, of Modesto, aisle seat next to her, allegedly touched CA., was charged with two counts of her thigh and groin area while she was abusive sexual contact while in the taking care of her infant child who special aircraft jurisdiction of the was in a car seat in the window seat United States. Dhillon was arrested next to her. The first victim allegedly yesterday morning at Boston Logan called for help and stated out loud, International Airport. Following an “this man just groped me.” The second

victim, who was seated in the aisle seat opposite Dhillon, reported that Dhillon allegedly reached out with both hands and simultaneously grabbed her groin and buttocks when she was standing in the aisle. Flight crew then intervened and moved Dhillon to another part of the plane for the duration of the flight.

When the flight arrived in Boston, law enforcement escorted Dhillon off the plane and placed him under arrest.

The charge of abusive sexual contact while in the special aircraft jurisdiction of the United States provides for a sentence of up to three years in prison, up to one year of supervised release and a fine of up to $250,000. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court

judge based upon the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and statutes which govern the determination of a sentence in a criminal case.

United States Attorney Rachael S. Rollins; Joseph R. Bonavolonta, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Boston Division; and Colonel Christopher Mason, Superintendent of the Massachusetts State Police, made the announcement today. Assistant U.S. Attorney Charles Dell’Anno of Rollins’ Major Crimes Unit is prosecuting the case.

The details contained in the charging document are allegations. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

22

/hiindialive

@hiindia

/hiindiaNews

COMMUNITY NEWS

773.526.8353

Governor Pritzker Reaffirms Commitment To Abortion Access During Metro East Visit

Governor JB Pritzker HiIndia Newsdesk

EAST ST. LOUIS, IL –– Today, Governor JB Pritzker met with pro-choice advocates and service members from Illinois and Missouri to discuss the importance of protecting abortion rights and to reaffirm his commitment to safe, accessible reproductive health care for women everywhere. As radical Republican-controlled states surrounding Illinois implement

Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar’s Statement On Dropping Of Charges Against Prakash Churaman HiIndia Newsdesk

FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2022

Cash Reward Offered For Information About Burglary

harsh bans on women’s bodies, Illinois remains an island for reproductive freedom thanks to Governor Pritzker’s leadership. “Whether you’re an active duty soldier, a single mom, a working woman, or just a woman who wants to have control over your future––we are with you.” said Governor JB Pritzker. “In Illinois, we trust women and so long as I am governor that will always be the case.”

“Illinois is a critical access point now and in a post-Roe future,” HiIndia Newsdesk said Chief Medical Officer at Reproductive Health Services BROOKLYN, NY — Authorities still at Planned Parenthood of the St Louis Region and Southwest looking for a solid gold tabernacle stolen Missouri. “We have an opportunity to rebuild a broken from a Park Slope church in May are system, a system that has never been equitable or accessible now offering thousands of dollars for for everyone who needs it.” information about the burglary.

Governor Pritzker stands with women in every corner of “Up to $3,500 reward for information the state and nation in the fight for equal rights, including regarding a burglary,” NYPD signs women faced with existing barriers to access like active duty and retired service members. While every single GOP plastered near the St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church on Sixth Avenue and candidate running for governor cheers on the Supreme Park Place read.

Court’s imminent and disastrous decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, Governor Pritzker recognizes that women’s bodily Photos of the bejeweled, solid gold tabernacle, which police said was stolen autonomy is on the ballot and remains resolute in his belief from the church between May 26 and 28, that all people deserve the right to make their own health care are on the signs. decisions and live a life by their own design.

LaGuardia Airport Has Unveiled It’s Second Brand New Terminal

QUEENS, NY- Justice has been served with the dropping of all charges against Prakash Churaman. This is a victory for Mr. Churaman, for Queens, for the entire Indo-Caribbean community, and for the cause of justice. I congratulate Mr. Churaman on his freedom. His courage, determination and persistence throughout this 7.5 year ordeal was extraordinary, but he should not have had to suffer. In the coming weeks, as Chair of the State Assembly Subcommittee on Diversity in Law, I will HiIndia Newsdesk be conducting an inquiry into what led to this injustice, so we can stop it from QUEENS, NY — Eight years after then-Vice President Joe happening again.

Biden derided it as a “third-world country,” LaGuardia Airport As a civil rights attorney, I have seen has unveiled its second brand-new terminal, marking the last firsthand how the justice system can major step in the airport’s $8 billion redesign. fail defendants and deny them their The new Terminal C, serving Delta Air Lines, was presented right to due process. I have spent by state officials on Wednesday ahead of its official opening my career fighting to change this, on Sunday. bringing the voices of the vulnerable and disenfranchised into courts of law. “This forever will be a point of pride for all New Yorkers, because Mr. Churaman’s victory was a victory for it’s a symbol of our resiliency,” Gov. Kathy Hochul said in a news conference at the new terminal. “Come see this, President that cause. Thank you also to District Biden, because your jaw is going to drop.”

Attorney Melinda Katz for doing the Terminal C cost $4 billion to construct and spans 1.3 million right thing and dropping the charges, square feet — 85 percent larger than the existing terminals C showing that the hand of justice is fair and D that it is replacing. in Queens.

The airy, 37-gate building includes floorto-ceiling windows, new technologies like hands-free bag drop and digital ID screening, and an 11-lane security area. The terminals 13 restrooms all have touch-free entry, sinks and hand dryers.

The airy, 37-gate building includes floor-to-ceiling windows, new technologies like hands-free bag drop and digital ID screening, and an 11-lane security area. The terminals 13 restrooms all have touch-free entry, sinks and hand dryers.

It also features a distinctive collection of artworks by New York-based artists, part of a $12 million partnership with the Queens Museum that aims to establish the terminal as an “art destination,” as the New York Times reported Wednesday.

Hochul, standing alongside Port Authority executive director Rick Cotton and Delta CEO Ed Bastian, also gave a rare shoutout to her predecessor, Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who presided over the start of LaGuardia’s transformation in 2015.

Concessions at the new terminal include local brands like Bubby’s, Chuko Ramen and Poppy’s Bagel, with retailers including Buzzfeed News, Beekman 1802 and MAC. Terminal C joins the newly-built Terminal B, a multi-airline hub whose $4 billion reconstruction was completed in January.

With both new buildings standing complete, the airport renovations are largely finished.

CoHNA Expressed Strong Disappointment Regarding California Assembly’s Passage Of Bill AB2282 On Swastika HiIndia Newsdesk

BAY AREA, CA- The Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA) expressed its strong disappointment around California Assembly’s decision to pass Bill AB2282, titled “Hate crimes: nooses, crosses, and swastikas,” whose purpose is to criminalize the display of hate symbols. While the bill is well meaning, it perpetuates confusion by once again using false and hateful terms like “Nazi Swastika”, missing a historic opportunity to rectify a wrong done to the Buddhist, Hindu and Jain communities by faulty journalism and

scholarship in the years following World War 2. Further, the bill actually associates the sacred Swastika with hate and genocide by saying “…Nazi Hakenkreuz (hooked cross) [is] also known as the Nazi Swastika that was the official emblem of the Nazi party.” “In spite of claims that the bill has decriminalized Swastika, the amended language continues to use the word ‘Nazi Swastika’,” remarked CoHNA

president Nikunj Trivedi. “By passing this bill in its current form and failing to accommodate the concerns of Hindus, Buddhists and Jains in the language, the Assembly has essentially supported the false idea that there is a ‘good Swastika’ and a ‘bad Swastika.’”

“The English translation has created numerous problems for the Dharmic communities, because in the the German language ‘Hakenkreuz’ literally means ‘hooked-cross,’ which is how Hitler and the Nazis referred to their symbol, not ‘Swastika,’” remarked Reverend Dr. T.K. Nakagaki, president of the Heiwa

Peace and Reconciliation Foundation of New York and president emeritus of the Buddhist Council of New York. “You can say Nazi Hakenkrez, Nazi hooked cross, Nazi hate symbol, but cannot call it ‘Nazi Swastika.’ The word ‘Swastika’ belongs to Dharmic traditions and is a particularly important symbol of peace and auspiciousness.” CoHNA has called upon the Hindu, Buddhist and Jain communities to reach out to their lawmakers and urge them to take the necessary steps to ensure that the bill is amended with appropriate references to the Nazi symbol of hate versus the sacred Swastika.

FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2022

/hiindialive

@hiindia

/hiindiaNews

23

773.526.8353

Home 4 U Realty Moving Buyers to their Dream Homes

BUY, SELL, RENT, LEASE! CALL or EMAIL

VIBHA DANI Realtor / Business Broker

SIMI ACCOUNTING SERVICES 264 Dover Ln, Des Plaines, IL 60018 INCOME TAX RETURNS We do filing Income Tax Return individuals.

Starting from $45

DOSA

vibhadani1@gmail.com RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, BUSINESS INVESTMENT Fax: 847-239-7438 1457 Della Dr, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169

Freeway Travel INC

Call us for our Accounting Services

Tel: 847-768-5903 / 847-800-1076 By appointment only.

MASALA

847-877-4324

Specialize with All Major Airlines Confirmed booking with competitive fares & reliable services RAJU PATEL

773-973-0200 (O) or 773-412-1462 (Cell) Email: freewaytravels@yahoo.com

1850 W Army Trail Rd, Hanover Park, IL 60133

24

/hiindialive

@hiindia

/hiindiaNews

773.526.8353

FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2022

HEALTH

Why heart disease in women is so often missed or dismissed

H

Women often hesitate to get help because they tend to have more subtle heart attack symptoms than men

eart disease is the leading breath, cold sweats, malaise, fatigue cause of death among men and jaw and back pain. A report by the and women. But studies American Heart Association found that have long shown that women heart attacks are deadlier in women who are more likely than men to dismiss do not exhibit chest pain, in part because the warning signs of a heart attack, it means both patients and doctors take sometimes waiting hours or longer longer to identify the problem. to call for emergency help or go to a But when women suspect they are hospital. having a heart attack, they still have Now researchers are trying to figure out a harder time getting treated than why. They have found that women often men do.

Studies show they are more hesitate to get help because they tend to likely to be told that their symptoms have more subtle heart attack symptoms are not cardiovascular-related. Many than men — but even when they do go women are told by doctors that their to the hospital, healthcare providers symptoms are all in their head. One are more likely to downplay their study found that women complaining of symptoms or delay treating them. Health symptoms consistent with heart disease authorities say that heart disease in — including chest pain — were twice as women remains widely underdiagnosed likely to be diagnosed with a mental and undertreated, and that these factors illness compared to men with identical contribute to heightened rates of death symptoms. among women.

In a study published in the Journal Most studies suggest that a major reason of the American Heart Association, women delay seeking care — and are researchers analysed data on millions often misdiagnosed — is because of the of emergency room visits before the symptoms they develop. While chest pandemic and found that women — pain or discomfort is the most common especially women of colour — who sign of a heart attack in both sexes, complained of chest pain had to wait women who have heart attacks are far an average of 11 minutes longer to see less likely than men to have any chest a doctor than men who complained of pain. Instead, they often have symptoms similar symptoms.

Women were less that can be harder to associate with likely to be admitted to the hospital, they cardiac trouble such as shortness of received less thorough evaluations and

they were less likely to be administered “There’s a lack of understanding in both tests like an electrocardiogram, or EKG, women and men that a heart attack which can detect cardiac problems. does not have to cause chest pain or Dr Alexandra Lansky, a cardiologist at these incredible movie-like symptoms,” Yale-New Haven Hospital, US, recalled said Dr Jacqueline Tamis-Holland, a one patient who had gone to multiple cardiologist at Mount Sinai Morningside doctors complaining of jaw pain, only to in New York, US. Dr Tamis-Holland be referred to a dentist, who extracted said there were other reasons for the two molars. When the pain didn’t go delays. One is that women don’t consider away, the woman went to see Dr Lansky, themselves to be as vulnerable to heart who discovered the problem was heart- disease as men. Previous studies have related. “She ended up having bypass shown that they are more likely to surgery because the jaw pain was heart dismiss their symptoms as stress or disease,” said Dr Lansky, who directs the anxiety. They also tend to develop heart Yale Cardiovascular Research Center. disease at later ages than men. In Dr A group of scientists delved into the Tamis-Holland’s study, the women who factors that drive women to delay had heart attacks were, on average, 69 seeking care for cardiac troubles. They years old, while the average age of the found that the absence of chest pain or men was 61. discomfort was a major reason. The Experts say that more outreach and study, published in Therapeutics and education is needed to help women and Clinical Risk Management, looked at men recognise the signs of heart disease.

218 men and women who were treated Dr Lansky said, “If you’re not feeling for heart attacks before the pandemic. It right and you think that in the realm of found that 62 per cent of the women did possibilities is an issue with your heart, not have any chest pain or discomfort, then you should spell it out,” she said. compared with 36 per cent of the “Say: ‘I am concerned I may be having men. Many women reported shortness a heart attack, and I want an EKG just of breath as well as gastrointestinal to be sure.’ Nobody in the emergency symptoms like nausea and indigestion. department is going to say you can’t About one-quarter of the men also have it. But sometimes they’re just not reported having either shortness of thinking about it, so it’s good to flag it.” breath or gastrointestinal distress.

Singer KK’s Death Highlights the Importance of Emergency Medical Services

S

inger Krishnakumar Kunnath, a.k.a. KK, died on May 30, 2022, after a concert in Kolkata. He was visibly distressed during his performance, which happened at a hot, overcrowded venue that had glitchy air-conditioning and which invited allegations of mismanagement.

We know that he was taken to his hotel by a private vehicle, and then to a hospital where doctors declared him dead following a cardiac arrest. The post mortem report indicated that KK had significant blockages in his heart vessels, which led to a heart attack. Some news reports also indicated that he had a history of chest pain. At the age of 53, his death was an untimely loss for his family and for fans of his music.

This said, research has shown that one’s chance of survival would have been greatly improved if these conditions were in place. People with chest pain and other related symptoms who call an ambulance receive quicker, more appropriate treatment – and have a better survival rate.

The amount of time between when the person first shows symptoms to when an angioplasty is performed in a

hospital is called the time-to-treatment period and it is clinically significant for most classic cases of heart attacks.

Medical guidelines say this should be 90 minutes or less. An angioplasty opens the blocked blood vessels and restores circulation, allowing the heart to recover. A longer time-to-treatment is associated with greater heart muscle damage and death.

Women were less likely to be admitted to the hospital, they received less thorough evaluations and they were less likely to be administered tests like an electrocardiogram, or EKG, which can detect cardiac problems.

The essential elements of an emergency medical system (EMS) for cardiac patients are: ambulance operations, a call centre, and healthcare facilities. The most widespread emergency response model in India is the one you get when you dial 108, managed by the Emergency Management and Research Institute (EMRI), across multiple states.

The essential elements of an emergency medical system (EMS) for cardiac patients are: ambulance operations, a call centre, and healthcare facilities.

EMRI began operations in Andhra Pradesh in 2005 with a fleet of 30 ambulances in 50 towns of the state. It is responsible for handling medical, police and fire emergencies through the 108 emergency service.

Advanced cardiac life support’ (ACLS) ambulances are the enhanced versions of regular ambulances and provide services to people with cardiac problems and to those who need such care, such as adequate blood circulation and ventilation, during pre-hospital transport.

The equipment on these ambulances should include advanced medical support, including intravenous supplies, cardiac monitors, intubation equipment and ventilators, along with a dedicated intensive care team to manage various conditions like cardiac arrest and stroke.

Most ACLS ambulances appear to be available in the country’s urban centres.

FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2022

/hiindialive

@hiindia

/hiindiaNews

25

773.526.8353

SPORTS Para shooting world cup:

New Zealand Cricket announce newlook squad for Commonwealth Games

Avani Lekhara wins gold with world record

Australia’s tour to give Sri Lanka Cricket a financial boost

HiIndia Newsdesk HiIndia Newsdesk

New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) Tokyo Paralympics champion Avani Lekhara secured a spot at the 2024 Paris Paralympics after winning the gold medal in the Para Shooting World Cup in women’s 10m air rifle standing SH1 in France on Tuesday.

The 20-year-old won the gold with a record score of 250.6, breaking her own world record of 249.6. Poland’s Emilia Babska bagged the silver medal with a total of 247.6, while Anna Normann of Sweden got bronze with a score of 225.6.

Lekhara’s achievement came after the shooter and her coach were initially denied visas, however, the issue was resolved by the Sports Ministry.

After securing the Paris 2024 berth, an elated Lekhara tweeted, “Proud to bring home the gold in the R2 10M Air Rifle SH1 event with a WR score & India’s 1st Paris 2024 Quota, at the Chateauroux2022. My 1st Int. event since the @paralympics.

Sri Lanka Cricket on Monday said all income from tickets for the three Twenty20s, five oneday internationals and two Test matches would be donated to public welfare initiatives.

HiIndia Newsdesk

Auckland, June 8 (IANS) New Zealand have unveiled a new-look women’s cricket s quad for next month’s Commonwealth Games in Birmingham with four uncapped players set to earn their international debuts.

With several stalwarts, who were part of the disastrous ICC Cricket World Cup campaign at home earlier this year, having recently retired or having failed to get annual contracts, the White Ferns have included four new players in their 15-member squad.

While Amy Satterthwaite announced her retirement as soon as she came to know her name was not on the

New Zealand have unveiled a new-look women’s cricket squad for next month’s Commonwealth Games in Birmingham with four uncapped players set to earn their international debuts. list of contracted players released by New Zealand Cricket (NZC) recently, veterans players such as Katey Martin, Lea Tahuhu, Frankie Mackay and Leigh Kasperek too found themselves out of favour. Batter Georgia Plimmer, spinner Eden Carson and wicketkeepers Izzy Gaze and Jess McFadyen have all been included, with experienced skipper Sophie Devine once again named to captain the New Zealand side.

God has gifted me pace and that’s bringing me the love of people around India: Umran Malik There was a banner declaring, ‘We have come to watch Umran Malik’. It was the first time a bowler introduced such crowds in. Umran, you’ve bought so many good needs and compliments this season.

What has been your favorite praise?

I really feel proud after I play in the IPL and people are waving banners and singing my title. It provides me a lift and provides me the confidence to carry out higher.

The help of the people has been immense and it has felt good to obtain.

What is it that’s so totally different about you and is bringing these crowds in?

God has gifted me with pace and that’s bringing me all the love of people around India. Inshallah, I proceed to obtain this love and I’ll proceed to present 120 per cent effort on the subject to get higher outcomes.

We have heard that docs in your hometown would have a subject day as a result of of the accidents brought on by your pace bowling?

(Laughs) It isn’t like that. When I used to play, I’d get damage myself. We used to play on grounds with stones on them and I’d repeatedly damage my toes. Chappals, footwear — one thing would all the time break.

When did Umran Malik realise he wished to be a quick bowler?

Sri Lanka Cricket on Monday said all income from tickets for the three Twenty20s, five one-day internationals and two Test matches would be donated to public welfare initiatives. “These are tough times for our people,” “We are indeed grateful to Cricket Australia and the Australian government for supporting this series despite the hardships we as a nation are facing.” The island nation is experiencing its worst economic crisis since independence in 1948, barreling toward bankruptcy and saddled with foreign debt so big that it has no money left for basic imports.

Sri Lankans are struggling to access the bare necessities like food, fuel, medicine and cooking gas.

Woman cyclist accuses India coach of ‘inappropriate behaviour’ HiIndia Newsdesk

A TOP Indian woman cyclist has accused the national sprint team chief coach R K Sharma of “inappropriate behaviour” during a camp in Slovenia, according to officials. The Indian Express has learnt that the complaint was submitted in an email sent to SAI (Sports Authority of India).

The complainant was “immediately” brought back to India “to ensure her safety”, SAI said in a statement. The SAI and Cycling Federation of India (CFI) have formed two separate inquiry committees to look into the allegation.

CWG bronze medallist Gurusaidutt retires from badminton HiIndia Newsdesk

I liked quick bowling from the starting. When I used to be younger, I’d play with a plastic ball at house and would get scolded for breaking glass home windows. But even then, my mom wouldn’t cease me from taking part in and would say, ‘khel, tod’

When did you realise which you can bowl actually quick? What was that second like?

When I used to be a web bowler in the IPL, I got here to know that I can bowl very quick, and work up pace. Players like David Warner and Rashid Khan used to say that I bowl very quick. When such huge gamers instructed me, ‘you quick, you quick’,it constructed my confidence rather a lot.

Brett Lee has stated that he was reminded of Waqar Younis after watching you bowl. Have you adopted Waqar subconsciously or had another idols?

I’ve not adopted Waqar Younis. I’ve a pure motion. My idols embody (Jasprit) Bumrah, (Mohammed) Shami and Bhuvneshwar (Kumar) bhai. I used to observe them after I was taking part in whereas coming by way of the ranks.

Commonwealth Games bronze medallist RMV Gurusaidutt on Monday announced his retirement from international badminton, bringing down the curtains on a professional career that spanned over a decade and a half.

The 32-year-old from Hyderabad, who had claimed a bronze at the 2014 Commonwealth Games at Glasgow, took the decision after battling multiple injuries in the last few years.

26

/hiindialive

@hiindia

/hiindiaNews

773.526.8353

FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2022

LIFESTYLE

Kiara Advani Showed Us How To Ace Fusion Dressing

A

nything fusion has all of us desis in a chokehold. From our tryst with IndoChinese food to our armoire being loaded with a surcharge of fusion silhouettes, we love a good amalgamation of aesthetics. India’s colonial history has played a huge role here, all thanks to our folks’ incessant need to fit into the ‘posh circles’ at the time. While the origins of this trend may not be so humble, its evolution certainly is.

Bollywood celebrities have hopped on this bandwagon and rightfully so, given the global stature of their fame.

Nikhat Zareen

Japanese man, 83, ready for more after crossing Pacific solo

Journey To Becoming A World Boxing Champion

“Take pride when they say you punch like a girl,” Nikhat Zareen writes in one of her Instagram captions.

The 25-year-old boxer comes with an unwavering determination to punch above her weight and break stereotypes, one jab at a time. On 19th May 2022, Nikhat won against Thailand’s Jutamas Jitpong with a unanimous 5-0 verdict and brought home the gold medal in the 52-kilogram category at the World Women’s Boxing Championship in Istanbul.

J

apanese adventurer Kenichi Horie at 83 just became the oldest person in the world to complete a solo, nonstop voyage across the Pacific Ocean — and he says he is still “in the middle of my youth” and not done yet.

On Sunday, after spending the night on his 19-foot-long, 990-kilogram Suntory Mermaid III just off the coast, Horie was towed into his home port of Shin Nishinomiya yacht harbour, where he was cheered by local residents and supporters, some holding banners that read: “Welcome back, Mr. Kenichi Horie!” As he approached the harbour, Horie, standing in his boat, took off his white cap and waved. Then he got off the boat, took off the cap again and bowed deeply on the pier before he was presented with bouquets of roses.

“That shows how healthy I am,” Horie said. “I’m still in the middle of my youth.” He said he “burned all my body and soul” on the journey but says he’s ready for more.

Crispy Cheese Balls

How did you prepare for the Women’s World Boxing Championship? Could you take me through your daily workout routine and diet that you followed?

Nikhat Zareen (NZ): I took one step at a time. After coming back from the Strandja cup, I revisited my bouts on YouTube and learnt all my mistakes. I made sure to work on them in my training, prepare myself well for the world championship, and never repeat the same mistakes. We had our daily training session twice a day, 6 days a week. My diet plan was regulated by the dietitian provided to us by SAI. It was very beneficial as I had to keep my weight under control throughout the preparation and tournament days.

If your biopic is made, who would you want to play you?

NZ: Alia Bhatt without a doubt! I feel we have some physical traits in common and I absolutely love her acting. It’s great to see the Indian film industry’s interest in the sport. Boxing movies like Mary Kom and Toofan have certainly sparked the younger generation’s interest to take up this sport and choose them as their idols— to fight like the heroes in the movies and fulfil their dreams.

And after thorough trendspotting, we’ve come to the conclusion that Kiara Advani emerges triumphant in dominating this trend. From promotional appearances for Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 and Jugjugg Jeeyo, her sartorial choice of play is equally desi and videsi.

Lakshmi Lehr, her stylist extraordinaire often opts for Indian heavy embroideries and prints on silhouettes with a global spin. Here, this sharara set by Ritika Mirchandani solidifies this very notion given the power shoulder cape and the plunging neck construction of the blouse.

Ingredients

To make crispy cheese balls (3 portions) – Buffalo mozzarella cut in 3 pcs — 150gm – Tomato sauce — 20gm – Basil pesto — 10gm – Rocket salad — 10gm – Bread crumbs — 150gm – Corn starch — 50gm – Godrej sunflower oil — 500ml – Cherry tomato — 2

For basil pesto

Method

* To make basil pesto, take all ingredients and put in a blender jar and give a quick 20 seconds mix on low speed. Store basil pesto in a bottle or container in the refrigerator. * Add water in corn starch and immerse cut mozzarella into it and then roll in bread crumbs. * Follow this process twice to get better results after frying. * Take Godrej sunflower oil in a pan and heat up on medium fire. * Add breaded buffalo mozzarella one by one and

– Basil leaves — 100gm – Roasted pine nuts — 40gm – Garlic cloves — 2 – Parmesan cheese — 20gm – Olive oil — 40ml – Godrej Groundnut oil — 20ml – Salt — 5 gm fry until golden brown. * For serving, use a flat plate, arrange fried buffalo mozzarella in the center and drizzle pesto and tomato sauce around. Finish with rocket salad.

773 338 0222 FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2022

/hiindialive

@hiindia

/hiindiaNews

27

773.526.8353

U.S. IMMIGRATION & VISA MATTERS

LIQUOR STORE HELP

MAZHER M. SHAH-KHAN ATTORNEY-AT-LAW

773.526.8353

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2021

25

Domestic & International Tax Experts

SK TAX NAPERVILLE VISHRUT SHAH

Labor Certifications Perm

H-1B Work Visas

L-1 Visas

E-2 Investor Visas

U Visas (Victim of Crime)

VAWA Cases (Battered Spouses)

Family Based Petitions

Adjustment of Status

Citizenship

Fiance/Fiancee Visas

Religious Workers

Deportation Defense

mazhersk@msn.com

5797 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60659

Tel: 773-583-6300 Fax: 773-583-6301

Tax Services for Individual & Business Tax Planning & Compliance

www.visaprofessional.com

Bookkeeping, Payroll & Sales Tax IRS - State Representation Small Business Consulting Entity Planning Retirement & Education Planning Insurance

NOW IN NAPERVILLE!

20% off NEW clients!

1754 N Washington St, 104B, Naperville, IL 60563

Ph: 630-343-9999 Email: Info@SKNaperville.com Website: www.SKNaperville.com

NEW YORK YORK LIFE LIFE INSURANCE INSURANCE NEW

ties

AVINASH DESAI (Agent for 37+years) Call: 630-370-3011 (Cell) ]Add and Variable 630-795-6956 (O)

]Disability Income ASHISH DESAI (Agent for 15+years) Call: 773-793-3157 (Cell)and ]Life Insurance 630-795-5057 ]Long Term(O) Care

2001 Butterfield Suite Office Phone No. Rd, 847-597-2400 Office800 Fax No.847-597-2401 Downers Grove, IL 60515 Cell Phone No. 847-219-2536 Rohit A. Shah – MBA, LUTCF ROHIT A SHAH-MBA, LUTCF

Road,

Financial Representative Financial Representative

Email Address:

Rohit_Shah@GLIC.COM

of the Guardian TheFinancial PietschRepresentative Financial Group, Inc. Life Insurance Company America® (Guardian) New York, NY. The Pietsch Group Ave, is not an affiliate or subsidiary of Guardian. 2016-22707. Exp 8/18 1 S Financial 450 Summit Suite 135 Oak Brook Terrace, IL 60181

COMMERCIAL MORTGAGES

5

Office Phone: 1-630-317-2504 Office Fax: 1-630-317-2539 Cell: 1-847-219-2536 1-847-970-9431 Email: Rohit_Shah@GLIC.Com

d

INSTANT DIGITAL PRINTING Printing made easier than ever!

Quick & Quality Printing Services COLOR COPIES, BLACK & WHITE COPIES, BUSINESS CARDS, FLYERS, POSTCARDS, MENUS, BROCHURES, ENVELOPES, BOOKLETS, MAGAZINE, SIGNS, POSTERS, BANNERS, DECALS VARIABLE DATA MAIL MERGE, COLLATING & FOLDING TICKETS & COUPONS WITH NUMBERING & PERFORATION SPIRAL & COMB BINDING & MUCH MORE

ce Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY.

or subsidiary of Guardian. 2016-22707 Exp 8/18

Motels, Dunkin Donut's Grocery & Liquor Stores

Gas Stations etc WIth or Without Real Estates

/hiindialiveSpeciality @hiindia MIDWEST / EASTCOAST in SBA 7-A/hiindiaNews & SBA 504 Loans 773.526.8353 LOAN FOR PURCHASE & REFINANCE

-114299

JYOTINDRA MOTEL PATEL, HELP (JP) Ph: (847) (847)Independent 960-4996 Seeking young581-9414, energetic coupleFax: to manage Motel Email:Good jyotindra26@hotmail.com in Chicago Suburbs.

Salary with free accommodation.

English and Legal Status must.

Call 708-336-0641

EMAIL OR CALL US TODAY!

DESIGN & PRINTING SOLUTIONS

1595 East Oakton Street, Des Plaines, IL 60018.

Phone: 224.725.3747 info@goodmansgraphics.com

www.goodmansgraphics.com

28

/hiindialive

@hiindia

/hiindiaNews

773.526.8353

IIFA 2022: The biopic Shershaah was awarded Best Picture, and director Vishnuvaradhan was awarded Best Director for the same film. Vicky Kaushal and Kriti Sanon were awarded Best Actor and Best Actress for their performances in Sardar Udham and Mimi.

IIFA 2022 Awards

FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2022

FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2022

/hiindialive

@hiindia

/hiindiaNews

29

773.526.8353

TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK

Indian women’s cricket legend Mithali Raj calls it a day

RBI says further cut in state VAT on fuels can soften inflationary pressure, expectations HiIndia Newsdesk

HiIndia Newsdesk

India’s greatest woman batter, Mithali Raj, capped her illustrious 23-year-long professional career by announcing retirement from international cricket on Wednesday, stating that the journey had been “most fulfilling”.

Mumbai, June 8 (IANS) India’s greatest woman batter, Mithali Raj, capped her illustrious 23-year-long professional career by announcing retirement from international cricket on Wednesday, stating that the journey had been “most fulfilling”.Mithali, who arrived on the international scene smashing 114 on debut at the age of 16, soon established herself as the mainstay of India batting. She went on to lead the side for most part of her illustrious career that also saw her captain the national side to two 50-over World Cup finals -- the only one to do so in India, male or female.Mithali, 39, announced her retirement on social media, posting a letter on twitter, which traced her more than two-decade-long journey.

Al-Qaeda should stay in limits: MP Home Minister

New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) A further reduction of state value added taxes on petrol and diesel across the country would certainly contribute to softening of the inflationary pressures as well as the inflationary expectations, said the Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das on Wednesday.

Das said in his remarks while spelling out the outcome of the ongoing monetary policy review meeting that started on Monday.

“Our quick survey of urban households undertaken after the excise duty cuts on petrol and diesel on May 21, 2022 shows a significant moderation in their inflation expectations: declines of 190 basis points in their three months ahead expectations and 90 basis points in one

Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das

year ahead expectations,” said Das. To put things in perspective, amidst rising energy prices and inflation, the government on May 21 reduced the central excise duty on petrol by Rs 8

Al-Qaeda warns of attacks in Delhi, Mumbai, UP & Gujarat Al-Qaeda in Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) has issued a chilling warning of carrying out ‘suicide bombings’ in Delhi, Mumbai, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat in a bid to take avenge of the insult to the Prophet Mohammed.

HiIndia Newsdesk

New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) Al-Qaeda fortified army cantonments,” a threat in Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) has letter by the AQIS read. It said that the issued a chilling warning of carrying out “hearts of Muslims all over the world are ‘suicide bombings’ in Delhi, Mumbai, bleeding” and are filled with feelings Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat in a bid to of revenge and retribution. Former take avenge of the insult to the Prophet Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson Mohammed.

Nupur Sharma had allegedly made “The saffron terrorists should now controversial remarks against Prophet await their end in Delhi, Bombay, UP Mohammed following which she was and Gujarat. They should find refuge suspended by the party. neither in their homes nor in their

IBM ends all Russian operations, lays off staff

Moscow, June 8 (IANS) Following a freeze on activities in Russia earlier this year, IBM CEO Arvind Krishna has informed employees that the company is ending all operations in the country and has begun laying off employees.

In a letter shared with the employees, Krishna stated that the company’s focus for months has been on looking after the safety and security of IBMers and their families in impacted regions.

Canada super visa changes to benefit Indians

Indians will benefit the most from changes introduced by Canada to its super visa programme for parents and grandparents.

HiIndia Newsdesk

Bhopal, June 8 (IANS) Responding to Al-Qaeda’s threat to launch suicide attacks across the country, Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra on Wednesday said those thinking to attack India should know that they would be erased.

The terrorist outfit’s threat comes in the wake of a controversy triggered by former BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma’s “offensive” comments on Prophet Muhammad.

Mishra said that no terrorist organisation would be tolerated in India.

HiIndia Newsdesk

Toronto, June 8 (IANS) Indians will benefit the most from changes introduced by Canada to its super visa programme for parents and grandparents.

Under the changes announced by Immigration Minister Sean Fraser on Tuesday, parents and grandparents coming to Canada can now stay here for up to five years per entry.

The changes will kick in from July 4.

Canada will also allow international m e d i c a l i n s u r a n c e c omp a n i e s to provide coverage to super visa

applicants. Currently, only Canadian insurance providers can provide medical coverage to super visa holders.

The super visa programme, started in 2011, allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their parents and grandparents to come and live with them in Canada for extended periods of time.

Until now, this multiple-entry visa, which is valid for up to 10 years, has allowed parents and grandparents to remain in Canada for only two years at a time.

per litre and on diesel by Rs 6 per litre, reducing the price of petrol by Rs 9.5 per litre and of diesel by Rs 7 per litre.

The global geopolitical situation remains fluid and commodity markets remain on the edge, rendering heightened uncertainty to the domestic inflation outlook, however, certain positive developments on the prices front in recent weeks may help to ease the acute price pressures to some extent, Das said.

Those positive developments include expectations of a normal south-west monsoon and kharif agricultural season, the recent supply side measures taken by the government and the unfolding of their impact, lifting of the palm oil export ban by Indonesia, and signs of moderation in global industrial metal price indices.

India records nearly 41% jump in new Covid cases HiIndia Newsdesk

New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) India reported nearly 41 per cent spike in new Covid-19 cases in a span of 24 hours.

A total of 5,233 fresh cases was recorded in a span of 24 hours as against 3,714 reported on the previous day, the Union Health Ministry said on Wednesday morning. In the same period, the country has reported 7 Covid deaths, taking the nationwide death toll to 5,24,715. Meanwhile, the active caseload of the country has also risen to 28,857 cases, accounting for 0.07 per cent of the country’s total positive cases. The recovery of 3,345 patients in the last 24 hours took the cumulative tally to 4,26,36,710. Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.72 per cent.

New Omicron subvariants on the rise in the US HiIndia Newsdesk

Washington, (IANS) Two new Omicron subvariants are on the rise in the United States, adding to concern of health experts whether they may fuel a summer surge in COVID-19 cases. The subvariants, known as BA.4 and BA.5, were estimated to make up nearly 13 per cent of all new US COVID-19 cases in the latest week ending June 4, the US CDC said on Tuesday. BA.4 made up 5.4 per cent of the new cases, while BA.5 made up 7.6 per cent, according to CDC estimates. The two subvariants represented the highest percentage of cases in a region that includes Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana, according to the CDC, Xinhua news agency reported.Another subvariant BA.2.12.1, which remains the dominant variant in the country, made up 62.2 per cent of all new US cases in the past week following months of steady growth. The BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants were added to the WHO’s monitoring list in March and designated as variants of concern by the European CDPC.

30

/hiindialive

@hiindia

Classifieds FOR ADVERTISING 773 338 0222

/hiindiaNews

773.526.8353

FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2022

30,000 PRINT EDITION 68K E-BLAST 100K + VISITORS ONLINE ALL PLATFORM ONLY FOR

$40

MOTEL HELP Wanted Motel Manager Couple or Single and Housekeeper for Franchise Motel in St. Louis, MO Good Salary and Accommodation Provided.

Now Medicare Advantage PPO Plans available with:

CALL: 314-497-3292 or 314-330-4621 BEAUTY SALON HELP WANTED

iBrow Threading & Spa by Nilima located in Milwaukee/Hales Corners, WI, needs Eyebrows Nowexperienced Medicare Advantage PPO Plans available with: Threader/Waxer/Facial help. We will help find accommodation and job for spouse too.

Call: 414-520-3257 or Email: nilimaup@gmail.com

HOTEL HELP Franchise Hotel in Central Iowa needs Housekeeping couple. Good pay and accommodation provided.

Now Medicare Advantage PPO Plans available with:

Call: 847-338-1088 HOTEL HELP

Hotel in Racine, WI (Right on I-94 exit) one hour from Chicago needs Housekeeping couple. Full Apartment accommodation will be provided at the Now Medicare Advantage PPO Plans available with: property. We pay for DND.

Call: 262-676-9167 HOUSEHOLD HELP WANTED

HOTEL HELP Franchise Hotel near O’Hare Airport (Chicago) looking for single or couple to do front-desk. Accommodation provided.

Now Medicare Advantage PPO Plans available with:

ઓ’હેર એરપોર્ટ (શિકાગો) નજીક આવેલી ફ્ેન્ાઇઝ હોરલમા ફ્નર-ડેસક મારે શિંગલ અથવા કપલની જરુર છે . રહેવાની િગવડ આપવામાં આવિે

Call Or Text: 331-308-5438 BUSINESS FOR SALE High Volume Gas Station, QSR and C-store, West Virginia.

Brand new location at the highway exit, nearby High school and Walmart. Asking $875k, Cash Flow: $300k,

Now Medicare Advantage PPO Plans available with:

20 yrs lease. NDA required.

Call:215-740-9624 Email: Ronch511@gmail.com

Live-in lady wanted for cooking, laundry and all house work in Seattle, WA.Good salary. Interested please Now Medicare Advantage PPO Plans available with: contact.

વો શ ટન, આયોવામાં આવેલી, 21 મની �ડપે ડે ટ, 2 બેડ મ ધરાવતા ુંદર

Call: 847-549-9929

આવેલી Hawkey મોટેલ વેચવાની છે . વ ુ �વગતો માટે સંપક કરો.

MOTEL FOR SALE એપાટમે ટ સાથે,

ુબજ સારો �બઝનેસ કરતી, સારા લોકેશન પાર

Hawkey Motel in Washington, Iowa for sale.

21 Rooms Independent Motel with a great 2 bed room apartment. Very good business.

For more info. call Peter: 319-621-8212

GAS STATION FOR SALE Brand New Sunoco Gas Station Business with Property for sale possibly with Beer License.

Nearby Northeast Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Now Medicare Advantage PPO Plans available with: Only serious inquiries.

Call: 215-323-4844

FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2022

/hiindialive

@hiindia

/hiindiaNews

773.526.8353

31

HOTEL HELP Franchise hotel located in Lake Bluff, IL (North Chicago Suburbs) Now Hiring for: Now Medicare Advantage PPO Plans available with:

FRONT DESK/ MANAGER

Must be fluent in English, have computer skills,and professionalism.

Experience is preferred, and will train qualified candidates.

HOUSEKEEPING COUPLES Experience is preferred, will train qualified candidate.Living accommodations provided.

Text:872-395-3307

BAYMONT INN MOTEL HELP Franchise Motel in Addison, IL (near O’Hare Airport) seeking Housekeeper help.

Part time or Full time. Experienced prefer.

Call: Now Medicare Advantage PPO Plans available773-716-9645 with:

મોટલ હે�પ

HIRING GUJARATI COOK High-quality West Suburban Banquet Convention

�શકાગોમાં આવેલી ે ચાઈઝ મોટલમાં હોઉસ�ક�પ�ગ માટે કપલની જ ર છે . રહેવાની સગવડ આપવામાં આવશે. લીગલ ટે સ જ ર�. સવારે સાતથી સાંજના છ દર�યાન સંપક કરો.

punctual, professional Gujarati Cooks for small to large events. Must have at least 2 years of cooking experience in food service, full-service restaurant hotel property and/ or in banquets.catering. Ability to work nights, weekends, according to business levels. Appropriate compensation plus benefits for the right candidate.

Call: 773-632-6118 or 630-347-2723

Please call or send resumes to:

MATRIMONIAL USA born June 1986 Gujarati Man (Chicago) Ht 5’8”, handsome divorcee, no kids, in business. Looking for a pretty Gujarati Girl legal status in USA Now Medicare Advantage PPO Plans available with:

Call: 630-957-8180

Venue needs qualified, hardworking, NowEntertainment Medicare Advantage PPO Plans available with:

Call: 630-581-7200 or Email: dp1310478@gmail.com

HELP WANTED Part time care taker for elderly lady. Cooking and cleaning.

Basic housekeeping. Near Glenview Now Medicare Advantage PPO Plans available with: 529 9621 Call 224

32

/hiindialive

@hiindia

/hiindiaNews

773.526.8353

FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2022

MASALA DOSA

1850 W Army Trail Rd, Hanover Park, IL 60133